Posted by Dave K on October 10, 1997 at 23:09:46:
In Reply to: WON'T START EASY! posted by JIM C. on October 10, 1997 at 17:22:17:
: I have a '41 Dodge WC series with the standard flathead engine- This truck WILL NOT start without using starting fluid first- I have tried a tune-up, new carb., new fuel pump, hotter plugs, timing, new distrib., etc., etc.- Does anyone have any ideas? Are the valves suspect here? Keep in mind this is "one tired old truck" so a major overhaul is due soon, but I would like to keep it running through the winter. I really appreciate everyones help on my brake and 12 v. conversion questions.
Did you change the ignition coil to a 12 volt one when you converted from 24 volts? Is the wiring correct? From there I would check the point gap and timing. How does it run after it does start? Good power, no engine miss, or starving for or flooding of fuel?
dave