Hi Rick,
1. Check the compression. It may be that a valve is now stuck open.
2. The carb may have serious issues after 40 years.
3. You didn't say why it was not run since 1966, was there a problem then?
Dennis McGillis
>
> Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:23:40 EST
> From: KremerRAK@aol.com
> Subject: [oletrucks] 58 Panel Update
>
> Lots of good advice was received from this list regarding starting a 58
> 235
> 6 cylinder that has not been turned on since 1966. A mixture of kerosene
> (75%) and brake fluid (25%) was poured into the spark plug holes and all
> over
> the valve train. After waiting several days, the motor turned freely by
> hand.
> New points and condenser were next. Replaced the oil filter (hard to
> find
> the right canister) and changed the oil. Disconnected the fuel feed line
> to
> the carburetor and replaced it with a bottle of gas (gravity feed). The
> beast
> actually started, ran under its own power for a second and stopped. She
> wouldn't start again. Tried coaxing her with starter fluid and setting
> the
> choke all over the range.
>
> Although all of this was fun, it would be all that much better if she
> actually ran. Here comes the question. What should I do next? Should I
> assume
> that I am getting spark since it started and rebuild the carb? Or,
> should I
> address the electrical system? Any and all help is always greatly
> appreciated.
> I am willing to address just about any problem but I do not know where to
> start.
>
> Thanks again. I will keep you posted.
>
> Rick Kremer
> 54 5 window under construction
> 58 panel trying to decide if I should keep
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