> Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 11:39:22 -0500
> From: "Charles Hosang" <hosang1@earthlink.net>
> Subject: [oletrucks] 235 Engine Problem
>
> My 235 engine in my '53 was redone/overhauled prior to my purchase of the
> basket case vehicle. All is well on start-up and running up to about
> 30-35 mph, and then flattens out. No power, no increased speed and acts
> as if the engine is float for lack of a better word. I have tried
> everything I can think of, and a local one man shop mechanic has double
> checked all the usual things like timing, points, fuel etc.
>
> Is there a way to check the timing advance feature other than looking at
> it while reving the engine? What procedure could be used to solve this
> problem in an organized manner rather than the helter skelter manner we
> are trying now? My truck is 99% done except for this problem and it is
> driving me bananas!
It's probably just the usual stuff....see if the fuel system is working
right, check the screen on the end of the pickup tube in the tank,
replace the flex lines between the tank and the fuel pump, replace the
pump if it has not been replaced very recently, replace the condensor
and make sure the points are ok (tight wiring connections, good spring
pressure, proper gap, dwell stays correct at higher rpm, etc) try a
different coil, make sure the wiring is tight and clean at the coil and
distributor, etc.
Jim
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