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Will not start when hot
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TomO |
06-21-2013 @ 1:28 PM
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Fords4me, Have you considered that your engine might be flooded due to a leaking power valve. Try flooring the pedal when trying to start it hot. Check to see if you are getting gas by operating the accelerator while looking down the throat of the carburetor. Check all of the spark plugs for a wet condition or a sooty black condition. If the above are all OK check the spark when hot. I agree that the spacer is a profit item for an enterprising man. A profit item is defined as something that looks like it should be good but does absolutely nothing. The spacer is a useful as the turbo fans that mount under the carburetor.
Tom
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supereal |
06-21-2013 @ 10:36 AM
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Carb insulators are of questionable value. Ford did just fine for all years. Boiling gas is only a problem when the engine is stopped after a long run. The "heat soak" can evaporate fuel, but a properly operating fuel pump will quicky refill the bowl. The carb bowl hold only a small amount of fuel.
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fords4me |
06-20-2013 @ 9:48 AM
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I'm having the same problem,I'm thinking fuel also. Years ago I saw a spacer (approx. 3/4" ? ) between carb and manifold, made from a non-metalic material. I was told this was to keep heat transfer from getting to gas in bowl of carb (boiling gas)I'm looking for one, might have to make one or if anyone knows if someone makes them, comments on this thought please
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fords4me |
06-20-2013 @ 9:45 AM
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I'm having the same problem,I'm thinking fuel also. Years ago I saw a spacer (approx. 3/4" ? ) between carb and manifold, made from a non-metalic material. I was told this was to keep heat transfer from getting to gas in bowl of carb (boiling gas)I'm looking for one, might have to make one or if anyone knows if someone makes them, comments on this thought please
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supereal |
06-17-2013 @ 6:15 AM
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Thanks, Mike. Always happy to help where I can. As I have mentioned here, the car companies used a similar circuit back in the six volt days, so it isn't a radical change. Had solid state diodes existed back then, it is a sure bet they used the same setup.
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46merc |
06-17-2013 @ 2:59 AM
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Supereal many thanks for your advice re installing a diode to help hot starting. I have in fact installed it and not only does it start when it is cold but also appears to start instantly when it is cold. So all good, really appreciate your words of wisdom, no doubt I will be back to you on some other matter if that is OK. From New Zealand. Cheers Mike.
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supereal |
06-16-2013 @ 4:05 PM
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I do understand the criticism of the "quick start" bypass. I've installed them for years. They cost almost nothing, and almost always decrease starting problems. All cars, without exception, accumulate problems from the day they leave the factory. Batteries age, starter bushings and commutators wear down, and wiring, and connections lose conductivity. Most owners don't want to, or have the ability, to constantly repair and replace these items. They just want their cars to start every time, hot or cold.
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40 Coupe |
06-13-2013 @ 3:16 AM
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There should be no need to attach additional jumpers or special circuits for you car. The above are band aids and may help your car to start, due to a problem, but are not necessary for a properly operating vehicle, and do not FIX a problem. I too, like Tom, suggest a Carb. problem, you may want to have the Carb. rebuilt by someone with a lot of experience such as Charlie Schwindler, see V8 Times ad section. If you believe your spark is the problem have the coil tested and if the distributor has not been looked at in some time have it checked. Jim Lindner at Bubbas Hot Rod Shop does a good job, on the electricals for the ignition.
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46merc |
06-09-2013 @ 8:33 PM
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Many thanks for your words of wisdom. Will connect the diode as per instructions. Just on another matter I am about to replace a noisy bearing on the 6 Volt generator. Would you recommend doing anything else while I have it apart? Cheers Mike.
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supereal |
06-09-2013 @ 3:00 PM
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The reason the quick start is fed by the starter side of the solenoid is to activate the boost only when the starter is energized. When the starter is off, it removes the full battery voltage to the coil. The diode is a "check valve" to prevent the regular coil feed from being applied to the starter. The device must be attached exactly as our instruction shows. For appearance, we conceal the wire across the firewall behind wires already there. The starter button only furnishes ground to activate the solenoid.
This message was edited by supereal on 6-9-13 @ 3:02 PM
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