Jeff N
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So a new problem has suddenly appeared. The car starts up fine when cold, runs and drives fine and the temps stay at 190 or less. But the second I shut off the motor, it will not restart for at least a half hour. It doesn't matter what I do to the carb, choke open or closed, spray starter fluid in it, pump the gas, don't pump the gas, whatever, it just won't start. Not a cough or sputter, just cranks until the battery is done.
It seems clear that this is likely a heat related issue, but I can't figure out what. I have a 34 DAT carb, water temp actuated choke, no cold start solenoid, an after-market air cleaner and took out the carb fan years ago. I haven't done anything to the engine recently other than I just had it out to re-install the transmission. I checked the spark yesterday when it happened and there didn't seem to be any at one point. I have a Bosch electronic ignition that I've seen mention can go bad. Can they malfunction based on temperature?
Ideas?
It seems clear that this is likely a heat related issue, but I can't figure out what. I have a 34 DAT carb, water temp actuated choke, no cold start solenoid, an after-market air cleaner and took out the carb fan years ago. I haven't done anything to the engine recently other than I just had it out to re-install the transmission. I checked the spark yesterday when it happened and there didn't seem to be any at one point. I have a Bosch electronic ignition that I've seen mention can go bad. Can they malfunction based on temperature?
Ideas?