Good job AL. I usually just dump a small amount of fuel in the carburetor and crank it. If it pops and starts momentarily, you know you have air, compression and spark. That leaves the carburetor ,the fuel pump and filter. Then I pull the fuel line and aim it at the ground and crank. If you get fuel coming out that eliminates the fuel pump and the filter, so leaves the just the carburetor. You can diagnose down to a component in about 10 minutes or less. Now fixing those problems take longer LOL. Of course if you have a rough runner then the real work starts; Spark tester, timing light, compression gauge on all the holes etc. My dad was a mechanic in the 50-80's and taught me to work on cars on the weekends. I used to say dad I want to go play with my friends. He said if you learn this you'll never be out of a job, and you can save money doing it yourself. He said I'd thank him some day, Thanks Dad! LOL Thanks for sharing, Thumbs Up! Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
@alyoungcuda3 жыл бұрын
You learned from the Best Keith..I laugh at posts that mention stuff that has nothing to do with their problems, replace things out of left field.like this one people post change the battery,starter, neutral safety switch..Hello? It cranks...lol
@keithnoneya3 жыл бұрын
@@alyoungcuda Yep get those on my channel too! Well more than likely they're on your channel because they are seeking "Vehicular Wisdom" from someone who's supposed to know. Eh so don't be to hard on em. I helped a guy who only spoke Portuguese only in Brazil fix his D21 Nissan truck via Google Translate. Also helped a 70 year old lady change her starter on her Dodge Grand Caravan. You meet all kinds of folks who need our help. Check out some of my videos and descriptions. Don't know how many subs I got based on a good video description on what I put in there. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith
@alyoungcuda3 жыл бұрын
I always reply and help..its the thing to do..
@keithnoneya3 жыл бұрын
@@alyoungcuda keith_noneya@att.net
@kfl611 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like your dad was a real prince ! Two thumbs up to your dad. No doubt he gave your some real solid knowledge and spent some nice valuable time with you. I hope you pass along to the next generation what you learned from your dad.
@Samuelmoebes2 ай бұрын
This video was a great help. I’m 21 years old and I have a goal to try and get my grandfathers 55 Chevy started again after it’s been sitting for years now. I’d have him help me but he’s passed and unfortunately I’m on my own, but this is super helpful, gonna try and diagnose the problems!
@alyoungcuda2 ай бұрын
Beautiful story to get grandpas car running, old cars are fairly simple compared to the electronic stuff nowadays..if you need help, just pop on here with the questions..good luck.
@nachogtz35122 ай бұрын
Thank you!!! My son who is a Gen Z (born in 1999) never driven a stick shift, decided on buying a 1969 dodge D-100 and using your video we were able to diagnose and replace the fuel pump. Day one when he purchased it, said wow two brakes?! 3 on the tree was yet another learning lesson and he believed the high beam foot switch was possibly the horn? Anyhow, great video!
@alyoungcuda2 ай бұрын
That is a great story and a great truck, its good to get the younger generation into old cars..I see the old cars fading away nowadays..from the 20's to the 40's.. and a stick shift is Awesome
@treimason14134 ай бұрын
I’m not gonna lie I just watch this video for the first time and this is the first person that get straight to the point on things that needed to be done with the Pacific situation!! Thank you and make more videos
@alyoungcuda4 ай бұрын
I'm glad you liked it and Thanks for the compliments and of course thanks for watching too..
@treimason14134 ай бұрын
I have a ice cream truck in which I had started like a week ago for 2 hours straight and when I just try to start it the other day it wouldn’t start. I noticed that there wasn’t any gas getting to my fuel filter. I Put gas in there, to no avail!! And me being a person that don’t know too much about vehicles I’ve just learned several things about what it could and can’t be, things that I can test to see if there’s a problem with, etc!! and you got straight to the point great job!!
@dreamingcode2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I've seen this topic so many times but this really is the 1st time I understand how to check for spark because you explain it so well. I wish I had a father who taught me these things when I was young. I'm working on a 64 Falcon wagon that won't start but will crank. I just drove it around the block before the cold spell happened 2 days ago. I think I'm gonna put some starting fluid down the carb and it should turn over.
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliments, I like using carburetor cleaner instead of starting fluid..
@Keptyk Жыл бұрын
The cold spell?
@importpappa Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. My classic car has sat for about 5 months and wasn't starting. Your video helped me figure out I had a fuel problem. Thank you!!!
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
Thats cool, thanks for watching...
@GregWMayo Жыл бұрын
Great video and right on time for me. My 1964 GMC truck (purchased new by my father and has always started with no issues, other than the usual maintenance, had to sit for several years because I moved and had to leave at a relative’s home. It is cranking fine but not starting so I’ll be doing what you did. I immediately replaced the points to no avail but have not gone step by step to really isolate the problem.
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
Yes, you need to isolate if its a spark ignition problem or fuel..I have a few other videos on how to seperate which one it could be..Check it out if you want...Good luck and thanks for watching...
@jimgee2676 Жыл бұрын
i remember back in the early seventies my dad used to tell me as a kid , go open the hood and remove air cleaner lid and shuv this screw driver down the carb and it used to start right away 1970 318 2bbl fury
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
Yes, if it has the choke problem that its closed to tight, it needs to be cracked open like a window to allow some air in...I still do that on some cars.
@larrygk12572 жыл бұрын
I GOT ONE FOR YOU: Thinking out loud as much as seeking an answer. Just had my 2 Solexes completely rebuilt and rebushed by a highly respected long running VW shop with all great reviews. Being a holiday wknd, can't get in touch with them. The only thing that changed since the carbs were sent out (100 days ago!) is an in line fuel gauge (Earl's) which works great and shows a solid 2-3 psi of pressure that this 1641CC VW engine (1970) needs. No more than that. Spark is good , new fuel pump (Facet) doing it's thing. No change in fuel lines. Car (Porsche Speedster replica VW based) ran before. It will now not start. Without engine cranking you push the throttle full open and accelerator pumps (again all new and adjusted correctly) are not showing any squirts into the throats. BOTH have the same condition. I disconnected the passenger side fuel line at the carb and was alone so did not see it squirting as such but returned to the line after cranking and there was fuel that has come out of it. As mentioned I plumbed an Earl's liquid filled gas gauge and T'd it in right at the carbs. Yeah I know, those are suspect gauges, but it does not flutter nor leak and shows the proper psi. But it really is the only thing I changed while waiting for the carbs. So car just cranks and never starts. Does it start with starter fluid? You bet it does. Thanks.
@larrygk12572 жыл бұрын
By the way these are H40/44eis Solexes
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
With what you wrote, it seems like debris in the carb inlet and most likely the needle and seat might be stuck closed, if you want you can take the line off the carb and shoot carburetor cleaner thru the straw up into it or reverse flush it from the carburetor throat side..
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
Don't start it with starter fluid, thats just a quick burst, start it with carb cleaner and maybe it will blow out and clear up
@larrygk12572 жыл бұрын
@@alyoungcuda Thanks Al...what is puzzling and somewhat unlikely is that both are exhibiting the same thing. If it was one of them, sure, but both. I feel I am doing something wrong as knowledgeable as I am.
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
@@larrygk1257 well you can take the line off, add a rubber hose into a pail or jar and see if you have fuel
@Keptyk Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Because of you, the 50 year old Valiant will keep Living
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
Awesome...and thanks for watching too...
@Keptyk Жыл бұрын
@@alyoungcuda any chance I can get this 225 to make it from middle of Mexico back to Texas?
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
@@Keptyk sure can, you will have to install new parts for the full tune up, all new coolant hoses and belts, new brakes, hoses, wheel cylinders and master cylinder and all 3 rubber brake hoses and check all the electrical, if you want, change out the Alternator, new battery of course and tires with a spare, fresh oil change, check all the fluids and you're good to go. The only thing left of course to look out for is the transmission, driveshaft and rear end.
@Keptyk Жыл бұрын
@@alyoungcuda okay I'll make sure to get that done before leaving, it seems to have a Made-up stick shift transmission
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
@@Keptyk what do you mean, just the shifter or a bogus transmission swap
@johng888811 ай бұрын
Great video unfortunately that’s the way I need to be taught nice slow and very clear. Thank you.
@alyoungcuda11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the compliments and thanks for watching too, hope it helps you on your classic car ...
@Keptyk Жыл бұрын
My 73' Valiant is stranded down here in Mexico right now. I'm going to go to it tomorrow again and go through the steps on this video, luckily it's the same engine 225. I have no gauges so I'll start with adding gas to the tank. I tried push starting since it's stick shift but still no go. I've been learning about carb engines with thus car, in Spanish, so supposedly hitting the "arranque" which translates to "start up" so I guess it's the ignition, so if you hit the end of it where the carbon or carbs get stuck it can help you start the car, not sure if I'm translating that carbon part correctly. So I tried that, still doesn't turn on. Anyways I'll try the methods in this video tomorrow. Luckily the car is near a Walmart if I need something. Thank you
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
In your case its a slant 6, they are known to strip out the plastic gear on the bottom of the distributor, so you might want to remove the distributor cap, notice the direction of the rotor pointing, crank the motor a tad and see if it moved or spins..
@cezar7740Ай бұрын
Cool vid, straight to the point. Thanks!
@alyoungcudaАй бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching too...
@kaloosh26392 жыл бұрын
this video was a lot of help took a simple and good visual explanation ,🌊
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliments and thanks for watching...
@Piratagorranegra7 ай бұрын
alright , that was great ... thanks for sharing .
@alyoungcuda7 ай бұрын
I'm glad you watched it and I hope it helps you out too...
@patricklawrence97842 ай бұрын
Nice!
@alyoungcuda2 ай бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching too...
@eyedeeowe Жыл бұрын
AL, great video! I want to pick your brain and go one more step backwards from where you stopped at the "in" fuel line . So I have a fuel line problem as my carb isnt getting any fuel. I have already primed the carb and the car (1964 Chevy II inline 6) will start and run just until the fuel in the carb I poured in is used, then the car chokes out. I have a clear plastic fuel filter just outside the fuel tank from the line coming from the sending unil. Even though i have primed the card about 5-6 times and it starts up momentarily, i can see that the fuel filter i mentioned in the back, by the tank is completely dry. Its the origial tank and there was rust sediment in the clear fuel filter .. i changed it and primed the carb again and still no fuel seen in the filter.. could it be that i need a new tank? Maybe the fuel line is plugged from inside the tank? What do you think? Thanks!
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
Just to verify your findings, I would use a fuel line hose and stick it in a safe fuel gallon container with fuel in it, attach it to the fuel pump inlet of the fuel pump. Do your prime thing, run the engine and see if the fuel pump is sucking up the fuel in the can..if so it will run until the gallon is used up, once you verify that then you know the fuel pump up to the carb is good. As for the clear filter in the back, it seems like your fuel tank is cruddy and full of debris, I take it that its a car that hasn't run in years..if so then you either need to buy a new tank with a new sender or a new sender with a tank that is cleaned out very good like from a radiator shop .
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
If it runs from the can in the front, move the can to the rear by the clear filter to see if your fuel pump is sucking it up thru the lines running along the frame.if so again, new tank and sender required. Good luck.
@eyedeeowe Жыл бұрын
Great 👍🏼 I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning and go from there.. I appreciate your insight and time.. I will let you know what I find . Thank you again
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
@@eyedeeowe no worries
@CHarris7311 ай бұрын
1955 Ford T bird slow drag while trying to start. And no crank to run.
@alyoungcuda11 ай бұрын
Slow drag sounds like a battery not holding a charge..not enough cold cranking amps..or bad battery cables or connections
@alexvillarreal43172 жыл бұрын
I have a 1980 Buick park with the same problem but I bought a new fuel pump nd a new a Edelbrock carburetor but I was thinking could it be cuz I don’t have the air cleaner for m carburetor
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
Air cleaner has nothing to do with it, it should run without one, to make sure its a fuel problem, go get a can of carburetor cleaner and spray it down the carburetor throat and it should try to start..if it doesn't then it could be ignition
@Warhead99911 ай бұрын
I'm helping my dad with a 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix, we thought the issue was the starter but went to an auto shop worked totally fine. We also put on a new battery tried starting it, not even a crank whatsoever could the issue be the alternator or perhaps another issue we're not aware of?
@alyoungcuda11 ай бұрын
So you took the starter only to a shop? And they tested it fine? The Alternator is not even part of the starting system so rule that out. So you installed a new battery, did you check and clean the battery terminals on both positive and negative. The car should have a neutral safety switch, did you try starting it in neutral? You have to check for power at the starter when you turn the ignition key on. Its gonna be the smaller wire at the starter Solenoid, thats what kicks in the starter . Also check if the positive cable which is attached to the battery, has the same voltage at the starter end.
@SimsNetwork210010 ай бұрын
Man having problems out of my 1963 Pontiac Catalina. Batt new getting power from the starter power wire . But no power no we’re else no lights no horn nothing. Any advice you could give me .
@alyoungcuda10 ай бұрын
The battery power from the battery goes to the horn relay..then splits into a few wires to power inside..check the connection or clean the connection there 1st.
@user-cw7pm4vc1x3 ай бұрын
The choke should be closed. That filter is bad .
@alyoungcuda3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the input, but this video is not about starting this car, it starts fine. But thanks for watching
@ms79ta Жыл бұрын
Great video but my problem is knowing where EXACTLY to pour the gas in. You talked about it and then used a screwdriver to hold it open but where do I pour the gas? Just on top? This girl should know but the one time I needed it done I was in driver's seat while someone else added it so I could try starting right away. Car sits for 7 minths every year with a 403 in it. 😊
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
It goes right in the Carburetor throat..where the choke is..I use Carburetor ckeaner..spray it in, and go try to start the car..it takes a few tries by yourself like I do...
@ms79ta Жыл бұрын
@@alyoungcuda Thanks. I'm heading out ti garage right now. Have to get battery in first. Of course, my father has me scared to death to hook it up. 😊 He's always so protective of me. He's getting old and I need to be able to do these things on my own. 🙂
@ms79ta Жыл бұрын
Got it started with a couple sprays of starter fluid. Thanks for your help.👍
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
@@ms79ta thats all it needed..I start my parked cars every month or so..have to start it the same way. The gasoline drains out or evaporates..but always keep it running till it warms up fully..Thanks for watching...
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
@@ms79ta awe, that's nice, always protective of our young ones no matter what,where or when..
@angelg.70892 жыл бұрын
There was no fuel in my carburetor just like yours empty, so I checked the gas line at the end of the line, cranked it and gas shot out everywhere including into the bottle I had it in ,where do I go from there ?
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
What do you mean by end of the line..right at the Carburetor?..then its the float that is stuck..might be time for a good cleaning and rebuild...did you try starting it with starting carb cleaner down the throat..sometimes the thrust of the fuel will dislodge the needle and seat..as the car trys to start
@angelg.70892 жыл бұрын
@@alyoungcuda Thank you for the reply ,Yes the carburetor gas line,I didn’t try carb cleaner but I put gas down the throat it starts but turns off if I’m not gassing it
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
@@angelg.7089 once you get gasoline up the line and into the float bowl, it might take a few days to clear up that dried gasoline that gummed it up..some carbs you can tap on the float bowl sides with a screwdriver handle to kind of shock it a little.. I spray the carb cleaner while goosing the gas to keep it running..sometimes it creates a vacuum in the venturi and maybe clear the holes...
@bobbyparker32152 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching...
@valleythaboi7490 Жыл бұрын
thx this helped a lot
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for watching
@mayelit011 ай бұрын
Hello. It could be a a fuel gas cap missing the reason that fuel not going up to carburator ? Thanks.
@alyoungcuda11 ай бұрын
No, old cars run off a can sitting on the ground..even new cars run without the cap but will set on a check engine light for sure.
@TheReapersFear42 жыл бұрын
My wagon is cranking but nothing... it was running strong the other day. Fuel in the fuel filter, so I assume the fuel pump is working. Nothing happens when I pour gas into the carb... please help!!
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
Then its spark..whats the year make model size engine..is it points or Electronic ignition?
@TheReapersFear42 жыл бұрын
@@alyoungcuda 72 Plymouth fury sport suburban v8 360 w points I'm wondering if I fried the points
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
@@TheReapersFear4 you can see that, take the distributor cap off, you can crank the motor and see if the center cam opens and closes the points..but before that, did you check for spark..at the spark plug and then at the coil wire before it goes into the distributor cap
@TheReapersFear42 жыл бұрын
@@alyoungcuda I have not but the plugs are fairly new and were firing just the other day... ill check the coil and distributor... how do I check the coil? Thank youuuu
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
@@TheReapersFear4 coil is the same check as at the spark plug..you take a Phillips screwdriver. Insert it into the end of the coil wire and hold it about 1/4 inch away from a ground or metal and crank the engine over...should see a spark..
@matthewenriquez8938 Жыл бұрын
So I’m having a problem with my 351 it turns on and idles ok but only when I pump the gas crazy and then when turning on the car I have to floor the gas if not it wont turn over and turn on, it’ll just make the turning over sound then stop and make a loud hmmmm sound if I don’t floor the gas while turning the keys to turn it on, I’m guessing that’s a fuel float level problem? Or choke blade which sometimes is wide open when cold? I don’t really know. New to carbs I can tell you everything on a 4.6 dohc to 7.3. But man these carbs. I was born at a different time):
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
Several things here are good, it did start and run so ignition part is good, clearly its fuel related. Your words of turning on is confusing, I guess you mean cranking over spinning the engine. The 1st thing is the choke, when cold it should be closed but opened enough for air, not fully closed tight..you can stick a screwdriver in the choke to keep it slightly opened.now by pumping the gas pedal, you are pumping fuel into the Carburetor, you can see that if you jump into the engine while off, look down the carb and pump the pedal, you will see a burst of fuel. If you pump too much then you can foul out the plugs and get them wet with fuel and anything wet will not light or fire so then by stepping on the pedal to the floor, you in turn are opening the throttle butterfly open for full air to blow off or cool down or even dry the plugs off. Remember the engine is a big vacuum, while cranking it sucks in fuel and air thru the Carburetor, its not a perfect mixture like in an efi, the choke controls the amount of air being sucked in like opening a window. The fuel will come out normally if the tube ports are free and clean of dirt and old gasoline that can varnish the ports and restrict flow. Fuel float level is simple, the fuel pump pumps fuel thru the lines up to the Carburetor at about 5-7 psi, very low compared to efi, in the Carburetor is a float attached to a needle which looks like a plumb bob, it sits over the seat , when lifted up, it allows fuel to enter the fuel bowl, once filled the float goes up, pushes the needle down into the hole and stops the fuel from coming in.this repeats constantly, in efi, they have a fuel return line to keep the fuel moving. In a carb, it sits there waiting to be pushed into the bowl. So u say it idles ok only when u pump the pedal. Check the choke 1st, it should be closed on start up to suck in more fuel than air to get going. On an efi, the coolant temp sensor tells the ecm to pump in more fuel when cold and then back off as it warms up. Carburetor is all mechanical, you adjust the choke cold and on the right side of the carb choke linkage is a vacuum pod that pulls on the linkage to open it. Of course there is a fast idle linkage and cam that works with it too. Get some gimout carb cleaner, spray down the whole outside of the carb. Work every linkage, add some wd40, let it dry off and try to run it, it might be binding all the linkages...
@matthewenriquez8938 Жыл бұрын
@@alyoungcuda sorry bad at explaining things in real life too😂 but yeah I adjusted the choke so now it’s like at a good angle for the temperature I’m at it actually turned on after three small pumps of the gas and a sec a turning the keys with white smoke coming out and smell of gas a lot more then normal but other then that now I gotta dial in the idle speed because it was idling too high, but yeah I did get some carb clean the one you said and sprayed the carb and in and same with the wd40. The only thing I’m having a problem with is my instructions for the carb says the floats have to be a middle fuel level with the fuel windows on the floats but my secondary float is just stuck like pretty much full and can’t seem to come down even when I lower it following the instructions. Would that be a problem with the needle that restricts the fuel? A good carb clean would probably fix that? Oh and in the first one i was meaning when I turn the keys to turn on the car it will crank to turn on and then stop and make like a fan powering down sound, going to see if it makes that sound tomorrow on a cold start because it started after the 3 pumps and turn of the key but I figured of course because it’s a warm engine? Sorry if I don’t make much sense, I’m really trying to😂
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
@@matthewenriquez8938 i didn't ask but it sounds like you have a holley carburetor , so yes the float or needle and seat is stuck. You can take it apart and clean it or a more simpler thing is a brand new carburetor..brand new will solve all your issues.
@RichHistoryClothing2 жыл бұрын
i have a 79 chrysler lebaron 318 v8 have a fuel issue im not a mechanic but this was a good video to help me understand what my issue might be my car is doing the samething as this one
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
If the car attempted to start with the spray of Carburetor cleaner then it sure is a fuel problem.
@RichHistoryClothing2 жыл бұрын
We changed the fuel pump and filter and it started and we drove it about 5 10 miles then it cut off again could it be holley carb it has been on there for about 10 years I’m 2nd owner I’ve had it about 8 years car only has 35k original miles I was told it’s running lean
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
@@RichHistoryClothing might be time for a rebuild or adjust the floats on the holley..it could be debris on the needle and seats..did this just happen overnight or has the engine been sitting for years..
@RichHistoryClothing2 жыл бұрын
@@alyoungcuda no this happened over time it starting having trouble on accelerating and getting gas over time and it has been sitting more than being driven but when we get it started no smoking from exhaust or anything and the drive feels good momentarily til the gas runs dry
@RichHistoryClothing2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate u responding it’s hard to find people who will mess with mopar cars especially trying to problem solve I bought a new car I am waiting on it and hopefully this solves my problem the engine sounds good drives great when it’s getting gas
@Keptyk Жыл бұрын
What if it sounds like doesn't crank as much anymore... Died on me 3 days ago and now it sounds like it barely has power to try cranking over
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
Now you're talking battery, battery cables or starter.
@Keptyk Жыл бұрын
@@alyoungcuda thank you so much! I did bring the battery home to charge it. You are a Professional Thank you
@TL.... Жыл бұрын
11:24 i have this issue on my 2001 vw jetta 2.0 automatic it sat since december 2021 until now april 2023 , half a tank of gas from probably november 2021 do you think its old gas not allowing the engine to start ? i put in a new battery, changed out the starter, the fuel pump is getting power read somewhere it could also be the ignition switch ? thanks
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
Wait, you are all over the world, does it crank and spin over? If it cranks then the battery,starter,neutral safety switch is good. You changed the fuel pump already. This is a modern car compared to this video. Let me attach a more modern take video. Give me a second.
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
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@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
You need to seperate it if its fuel or ignition..try the Carburetor cleaner trick i attached here for you.
@familiaimpala6342 Жыл бұрын
Dodge dart 69 with a 6cylinder no spark what would cause no spark?
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
Several things to check, mechanically, take the distributor cap off and have someone crank over the engine and look to see if the middle shaft or rotor is spinning, if not then the gear is broken underneath. Also check to see if the points are opening and closing and have the proper gap. Check the condition of the cap and rotor.check for 12 volts at the positive terminal of the coil,, check the negative side wire to the distributor and of course it could be a bad coil.
@LastBastian11 ай бұрын
Little help please if possible: Custom built hot rod, ran out of gas, put more in and it fired up for a few secs then died. Now no fuel is coming out of the gas tank. ?? Replaced mechanical pump 2 yrs ago. Just replaced fuel filter today. Fuel filter is see through and I can see there is no gas running through it. Don't know what to do, tried priming by pouring gas directly into carb to fire it up hoping the pump would pull gas through, but nothing. Any thoughts??
@alyoungcuda11 ай бұрын
I'm assuming the clear fuel filter is between the fuel pump and the Carburetor and you see no fuel.So the next thing is to connect a fuel hose to the incoming nipple on the fuel pump to a safety gas can and try to start the car by priming it so it runs for a few seconds, might have to do that several times to see if the fuel pump is sucking fuel up and pushing it up to the clear filter..if so then once the filter is filled, it will start and run, if not then the pump is not working, replace as needed..if the engine does run now your problem is the line going to the tank or the tank sender unit which is your pick up tube. You can transfer the hose and can to the rear and pretend it is the tank and see if the engine runs and the filter fills..if so then the problem is in the tank..if not then the line going from the rear to the front has a hole and sucking in air.
@LastBastian11 ай бұрын
@@alyoungcuda Thanks! My fuel filter is actually back at my gas tank. Attached to about 7" of tube coming out of my tank. But same methods would apply, I think. You've given me some ideas of what to try at least. I just need to find the correct size hoses now to use with the gas can. 👍
@alyoungcuda11 ай бұрын
@@LastBastian regular 3/8 gas hose
@LastBastian11 ай бұрын
@@alyoungcuda Thanks again!
@vcotta2012 Жыл бұрын
I parked my 1973 Mach 1 and now it won't start. It ran amazingly when parked. What's going on?
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
How long has it been parked? Hopefully no rodents ate up the wires, but most of the time a long time sitting car will need a fresh fully charged battery, fresh fuel that most likely turned bad in the tank, the Carburetor might be gummed up or it could be ignition if it still has points. Best thing is to start at checking spark at the plug, check if there is fuel pumping out of the carb when you move the linkage by hand. You might also want to remove the hose that comes in from the fuel tank and attach a fresh portable can of fuel to it so it sucks in New gasoline. But it depends on how long ago it was parked. But Definitely check for spark and fuel.
@vcotta2012 Жыл бұрын
@@alyoungcuda it's only been a little over 2 months
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
@@vcotta2012 2 months, then most likely you flooded it and the spark plugs got fouled out wet with gasoline. You can hold the accelerator pedal to the floor to open the butterfly and then crank it over, the fresh air sometimes drys out the plugs..but definitely double check for spark and gasoline coming out of the Carburetor...
@jackiekwena5191 Жыл бұрын
So is it possible for fuel pump to pump but not work
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
No..it can pump and get stopped at the Carburetor by the needle and seat ..the only way to see that is to hook up a clear fuel filter to see it pumping while cranking the engine over.
@81salinas2 жыл бұрын
I just installed new gas pump and still no starter , so now I put the plastic line the one coming from the fuel pump inside new gas and starts right away any idea what's wrong?
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
So you ran a line from a separate gas tank to the pump and it started? Then its only a few things..the gas line from the tank to the pump is rotted or has a hole, the rubber hose from the gas line to the fuel sending unit on the gas tank, a clogged sending unit sock or what they call a filter, crap in your gas tank over the years.. You can hook up the temporary tank and hose to the line in the back and do a process of eliminating each part, blow compressed air thru the line..was this car running recently or it sat dormant for years?
@81salinas2 жыл бұрын
Yea this car siting for 29 yeras
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
@@81salinas then something is clogged..start with dropping the tank and cleaning it..also install an inline gas filter before the pump to collect all the rust and crap..otherwise it will ruin your new pump..good thing is you got it running...now you have alot of work to do...what kind of car is it?
@81salinas2 жыл бұрын
Pontiac Firebird 1978
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
@@81salinas on this 69 dart, I had to get a new tank..39 years sitting it was like mud in there..and I blew out the line on the body from the tank to the fuel pump..
@MrSedatePiano2 жыл бұрын
I have a 87 corolla with the little 4ac engine, I have fuel, air, and spark. I just did the headgasket. Put it all back together now all she wants to do is crank. I'm not entirely sure what I'm doing wrong. Checked the timing and it is all in the right place. Not sure if it has something to do with the distributor but sometimes it'll sputter out the carb and then nothing. Any recommendations?
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
Start from the beginning, why the headgasket and this has a timing chain i believe
@MrSedatePiano2 жыл бұрын
@@alyoungcuda so the headgasket was leaking a little bit near the firewall, but not overheating so I decided to do it as a preemptive measure. Got it all back together and it has a timing belt. Also thanks for responding!
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
@@MrSedatePiano timing belts are funny when they are installed..did you check to see if the timing marks are lined up? If they are then give it a compression test..did you at anytime spin the motor with the timing marks off? If so you would bend a valve or two..
@MrSedatePiano2 жыл бұрын
@@alyoungcuda I will look into that, I hope I didn't 🤣 but we will see. Thank you so much!
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
@@MrSedatePiano a compression test will tell..but check that timing mark..they tend to move a few teeth off when the tensioner is applied...
@prodpawn91692 жыл бұрын
1974 ford f-250 getting gas has new spark plugs and all it dose is crank
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
Did you check for spark at the plugs and then the coil?
@prodpawn91692 жыл бұрын
@@alyoungcuda no i just put new spark plugs in im not a mechanic i don’t even know if they worked how do i check ?
@alyoungcuda2 жыл бұрын
@@prodpawn9169 if you put new plugs in and you didn't drop them on the ground, they most likely are ok..you need to check for spark or I can say electricity to the plugs..look at the video at the 8 min mark to see how to do it..think of it as you installed new outlets (spark plugs)in the wall in your place..but you didn't check to see if you have electricity going to it(spark plug wires)or you didn’t check to see where the power comes from circuit breaker in your fuse box (coil).. Then there is your distributor cap and rotor that spins...you need to check that to make sure its turning in order to distribute the spark..
@prodpawn91692 жыл бұрын
@@alyoungcuda i put the screw driver in the spark plug wire and it shocked me lol so there’s spark so what would he the issue
@prodpawn91692 жыл бұрын
@@alyoungcuda what’s the next step it’s getting fuel and spark it won’t even turn over with starter fluid
@g.j.dutoit4447 Жыл бұрын
Please help me. Im so so so confused. My Fiat 128 Rally 1300 1974 if not driving it idle okay till radiator fan goes on. No problem. Just when i drive and enjin begin get some heat it just cut of and dont want to start again. Have to wait to cool off. Then drive home and let it stand still and idle till radiator fan goes on. NO PROBS. Just when i drive so 1km it cut off again and have to wait car to cool down again. It give no probs if stand still and idle. Just when i drive and enjin is heat up. Will be realy happy if someone can help me please! Thanks so much.
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
But you didn't mention when it doesn't start again after heating up,, did the engine spin and crank over? If it spins and cranks then it sounds like a bad ignition coil, since it has something to do with heating up and cooling down. But you need to check at the time it didn't start is to poke your face inside the Carburetor and pump the gas pedal linkage and see if fuel is entering..and you need to check for spark at the coil and spark plug ends to see if you have spark. Its Definitely something getting hot and cold..feel the wires going to the coil to see if anything is hot.
@g.j.dutoit4447 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for reply. Yes i check spark on points and plugs its all fine. Its a new coil Its surely gas trouble. Im busy checking tank vents. Its a old car and not vent with cap. It got a oneway vent hose. I took out the small oneway valve and clean it and put it back. Now i not sure what way around it have to come in. The hose just go in hole down to the ground. Must it breath in or out. Not sure if it have to suck air in or out. On the moment i got it to let air out.
@g.j.dutoit4447 Жыл бұрын
Oh yes... Car start after soooo 20min to half hour.
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
@@g.j.dutoit4447 fuel problem, so now you need to decifer if its before or after the fuel pump which is the problem and the only way to do that is with a clear see thru gas filter installed in line to see. A vent has no bearing on heat or you're just thinking that way...fuel is mechanical..is your fuel pump electric or mechanical bolted onto the engine?
@alyoungcuda Жыл бұрын
@@g.j.dutoit4447 it could be the filter in the tank that collapsed or fills up with debris and when your car dies, it releases the dirt or filter expands back to normal.think of it as sucking on a straw for a drink, if an ice cube or a fruit from a fruity drink gets stuck at the bottom of the straw, what happens..no drink from the straw, but if you let go from sucking on the straw, the object that was blocking the straw moves away until it clogs it up again..understand what I mean?
@Politically-incorrect-brian7 ай бұрын
Bro talks so much that I forgot what I came here to begin with
@alyoungcuda7 ай бұрын
Memory is the 1st thing to go ...
@AngelGarcia-pc4sd3 жыл бұрын
What if it runs for a minute then turns off?
@alyoungcuda3 жыл бұрын
What year make model size engine?
@AngelGarcia-pc4sd3 жыл бұрын
@@alyoungcuda same 1969 dodge dart 3.6 v6 change fuel pump carburator car turns on when pressing gas then take foot of pedal stays on for 1 minute or 2 then turns off
@alyoungcuda3 жыл бұрын
Now you still need to see if its fuel or ignition..does it restart with no problem after it stalls out? And do you do anything different to restart it?
@AngelGarcia-pc4sd3 жыл бұрын
@@alyoungcuda once it turns off i have to push gas pedal again to start it and same process again it wouldnt have to be nothing to do with the motor right? Hard to find a good mecanic in Los angeles
@alyoungcuda3 жыл бұрын
You are going to have to remove the air cleaner and start the car..go outside at the Carburetor with the accelerator linkage in you hand and try to keep it running..of course check to see if your choke is closed....have some Carburetor cleaner..as the engine starts to fade..spray the Carburetor cleaner into the carb and see if it stays running..