engine thinks about starting, but not quite.
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2020 2:09 pm
hello all. working on resurrecting my 712 and running into some trouble.
Truck wants to start but won't quite get there. I can turn on power at the main, turn the ignition, and get power to dash and lights no problem. I press the starter button and the starter will engage, and the engine tries to start, but won't quite get there - it'll turn as long as the starter is turning, but once the starter button is released the engine slows turning and stops. I haven't found any loose electrical connections.
Fuel delivery is 4.5-5 psi. Batteries are full capacity. Carbs seem to have appropriate volume of fuel. Truck is garaged, fuel is clean with stabilizer. Fuel filter is not clogged.
Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Truck wants to start but won't quite get there. I can turn on power at the main, turn the ignition, and get power to dash and lights no problem. I press the starter button and the starter will engage, and the engine tries to start, but won't quite get there - it'll turn as long as the starter is turning, but once the starter button is released the engine slows turning and stops. I haven't found any loose electrical connections.
Fuel delivery is 4.5-5 psi. Batteries are full capacity. Carbs seem to have appropriate volume of fuel. Truck is garaged, fuel is clean with stabilizer. Fuel filter is not clogged.
Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!