66hcs-conv
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Hi all,
After having the engine (289) and carb (2bbl) rebuilt, the '66 still won't start after driving, and getting the engine warm. If I wait 2-3 hours it will start, but waiting 15-30 minutes it will not start, unless I squirt some starting fluid in the carb. The auto chock is pulled completely off - no chock being applied.
The timing is advanced about 4 degrees over the 6 degrees BTDC. Would moving the timing back to the stock 6 degrees help?
I am using 91 octane, and I am at 5000 feet altitude. I have replaced the metal carb spacer with a fiber one.
This thing is wearing me out.
I would appreciate your thoughts
Thanks, Dave
After having the engine (289) and carb (2bbl) rebuilt, the '66 still won't start after driving, and getting the engine warm. If I wait 2-3 hours it will start, but waiting 15-30 minutes it will not start, unless I squirt some starting fluid in the carb. The auto chock is pulled completely off - no chock being applied.
The timing is advanced about 4 degrees over the 6 degrees BTDC. Would moving the timing back to the stock 6 degrees help?
I am using 91 octane, and I am at 5000 feet altitude. I have replaced the metal carb spacer with a fiber one.
This thing is wearing me out.
I would appreciate your thoughts
Thanks, Dave
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