ClassicOldsmobile.com - View Single Post

joe_padavano · 05-04-2007, 06:55 AM

What does is do? Does it turn over but not start? Go back to basics. Verify that you have spark, that the firing order is correct, and that the timing is correct. You can use a timing light while the engine is cranking.

Check for fuel. With the engine off, pump the throttle while looking down the carb to verify you get a squirt from the accelerator pump. Verify the choke closes when cold. At this point, the only thing left is a massive vacuum leak.

05-04-2007, 06:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
joe_padavano Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,752	What does is do? Does it turn over but not start? Go back to basics. Verify that you have spark, that the firing order is correct, and that the timing is correct. You can use a timing light while the engine is cranking. Check for fuel. With the engine off, pump the throttle while looking down the carb to verify you get a squirt from the accelerator pump. Verify the choke closes when cold. At this point, the only thing left is a massive vacuum leak. __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)