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Bonello711

10-03-2018 05:57 PM

1962 straight 6 not running issues

Hey guys, I'm not only new to old trucks, I'm also new to turning a wrench. My 62 Straight 6 was running fine until I installed a new stereo, carpet and seat. I can't believe I messed anything up but it now it barely runs at all. It starts on full choke but runs very rough. It won't run at all when I push the choke in unless I stay on the gas. When I get rolling is won't go over five mph and continues to stall.

(was told to check the fuel filter element on the fuel line going into the carb but mine doesn't have one. I also have a newer fuel tank and hardware with a new in-line fuel filter)

Need Help Please... Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Bonello711

10-03-2018 06:49 PM

Re: 1962 straight 6 running issues

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Clyde65

10-03-2018 07:43 PM

Re: 1962 straight 6 running issues

When did you move the tank?

'65 chevy lover

10-03-2018 11:13 PM

Re: 1962 straight 6 running issues

Sounds like the carb has trash in it. Pull the inline filter and see if it has stuff in it.

vince1

10-04-2018 04:32 AM

Re: 1962 straight 6 running issues

Ignition problem? Condenser? What does the spark look like? What wiring changes did you do?

Bonello711

10-04-2018 03:36 PM

Re: 1962 straight 6 running issues

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65 (Post 8356656)

When did you move the tank?

I never moved the tank.

Bonello711

10-04-2018 03:37 PM

Re: 1962 straight 6 running issues

Quote:

Originally Posted by '65 chevy lover (Post 8356802)

Sounds like the carb has trash in it. Pull the inline filter and see if it has stuff in it.

I tried that first and the inlet looks clear. I also sprayed inside the carb with cleaner and checked the inline fuel filter.

Bonello711

10-04-2018 03:49 PM

Re: 1962 straight 6 running issues

Quote:

Originally Posted by vince1 (Post 8356868)

Ignition problem? Condenser? What does the spark look like? What wiring changes did you do?

I didn't do any wiring changes. I never changed anything electrical and the photos show how I bought the vehicle and again, it was running fine and overnight is just started having issues.

Llay R. Rac

10-04-2018 05:45 PM

Re: 1962 straight 6 running issues

when my 292 goes from running good, to not so good, the first thing i check is the points.
usually cleaning or adjustment restores smoothness.

Bonello711

10-04-2018 06:39 PM

Re: 1962 straight 6 running issues

Quote:

Originally Posted by Llay R. Rac (Post 8357233)

when my 292 goes from running good, to not so good, the first thing i check is the points.
usually cleaning or adjustment restores smoothness.

Thanks, I'll start there.

'65 chevy lover

10-04-2018 07:39 PM

Re: 1962 straight 6 running issues

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonello711 (Post 8357183)

I tried that first and the inlet looks clear. I also sprayed inside the carb with cleaner and checked the inline fuel filter.

The thing that makes me think it's carb related is that it has to have full choke to even start and then staying on the gas for it to run. Can you pull the float bowl, or did you already do that?

andyh1956

10-04-2018 10:31 PM

Re: 1962 straight 6 running issues

It's the Carpet.

jchav62

10-05-2018 09:18 AM

Re: 1962 straight 6 running issues

I agree with it being a fuel/carb related issue. Sometimes a good whack with a screwdriver handle or a wrench is all it needs. Might have a stuck float or junk. Give it a shot...

Bonello711

10-05-2018 10:35 AM

Re: 1962 straight 6 running issues

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchav62 (Post 8357613)

I agree with it being a fuel/carb related issue. Sometimes a good whack with a screwdriver handle or a wrench is all it needs. Might have a stuck float or junk. Give it a shot...

I'll try that, thanks.

Bonello711

10-05-2018 10:36 AM

Re: 1962 straight 6 running issues

Quote:

Originally Posted by '65 chevy lover (Post 8357330)

The thing that makes me think it's carb related is that it has to have full choke to even start and then staying on the gas for it to run. Can you pull the float bowl, or did you already do that?

I actually would have tried that first but there's not one.

jchav62

10-05-2018 10:40 AM

Re: 1962 straight 6 running issues

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonello711 (Post 8357672)

I actually would have tried that first but there's not one.

There has to be one.

Bonello711

10-05-2018 10:47 AM

Re: 1962 straight 6 running issues

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchav62 (Post 8357675)

There has to be one.

Sorry, thought you meant the inline glass bowl which it doesn't have. I assume you mean inside the carb... (as I stated, I'm no mechanic, yet)

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