Today I took the 55 on a short road trip and although she was running great, after stopping for about 10 minutes, I had some problems getting it started but once I did, a few miles down the road, it started missing really bad which forced me to continually rev the 233 inline 6 to keep it from dying. When I got home and after things cooled down, I tried starting however the only way I could keep her going was to keep pumping the pedal; it's like I lost my idle function. The carb (1904 glass bowl) is getting fuel and maintains the fuel level 1/2 way in the bowl. Initially I thought it may have been the coil but after installing a new one, no improvement. Could it be the condensor or maybe a clogged passage somewhere in the idle circuit? I'm stumped and would apprecaite the help.
Condenser or Carb? Need Help!
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stevexysupersix
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Had a similar prob once. I didn't tighten point plate tight enough and the gap gradually closed as I was driving. Something to check.
Daves55Courier
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Yes your idle fuel is blocked. You can remove the carb, clean and blow it out with compressed air and check the passages for blockage. Might want to replace your fuel filter if scale is entering the carb. Look at the bottom of your glass bowl to see if it is collecting crud. Maybe time to remove the fuel tank and have it sealed
I removed the carburetor this evening and will probably start working on it next weekend. When I removed the glass bowl, yes there was crud on the bottom. I'm pretty certain my gas tank is original so that too will be coming out for a cleaning and relining. No sense in putting a newly rebuilt carb back on when you have a dirty gas tank. Thanks.
Daves55Courier
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Dont forget to replace the fuel filter also. If you are getting crud in the carb, the fuel filter has got to be in bad shape
