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Fullraceflathead · 04-14-2024, 10:41 AM

My suggestion is that the gear has slipped just enough ° to drop the compression but still rotate it. If so it is begining to fail. 40psi is close to the point of no longer firing because of the retarded valve timing.

noboD · 04-14-2024, 10:54 AM

When did it last run? What was done since ?

Kentmac · 04-28-2024, 05:17 PM

Update Got the manifolds re-surfaced and installed. Discovered a problem with the carb and got that sorted. Car now runs just like it should Thanks again for all the assistance

Rob Doe · 04-29-2024, 03:03 AM

Kent thanks for posting your results:

Please describe the carb problem so we all can add to the collective group experience from your individual experience.

Steves46 · 04-29-2024, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noboD

When did it last run? What was done since ?

Good questions.

CT Jack · 04-29-2024, 08:55 AM

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If you had your exhaust intake manifold combined machined flat do not use the rings before installing the maifold. Use a A9433B gasket dry. If the counter bored holes in the block and manifold are not deep enough the rings will prevent the manifold from sealing properly. I like using the A9433B gasket because it locates exactly with the 4 manifold studs.

04-14-2024, 10:41 AM	#21
Fullraceflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chillicothe, Missouri Posts: 1,194	Re: Car will not start My suggestion is that the gear has slipped just enough ° to drop the compression but still rotate it. If so it is begining to fail. 40psi is close to the point of no longer firing because of the retarded valve timing. __________________ "If I asked people what they wanted they would have said faster horses." -Henry Ford "Primitive technology is not a design flaw" 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup 1930 Gordon Smith Air Compressor 1941 Willy's Pickup 1960 Thunderbird-For Sale 1964 Buick Riviera 2x4 425 1965 Pontiac GTO, 455 Super Duty 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10, V-10 Viper 1977 Charger Jet Boat,460 Ford,Jacuzzi Jet Front Engine Nostalgia Dragster,Supercharged 296 "Fullrace Flathead" Ford Engine Build up on DVD ask

04-14-2024, 10:54 AM	#22
noboD Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 319	Re: Car will not start When did it last run? What was done since ?

04-28-2024, 05:17 PM	#23
Kentmac Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Manchester, Mich Posts: 41	Re: Car will not start Update Got the manifolds re-surfaced and installed. Discovered a problem with the carb and got that sorted. Car now runs just like it should Thanks again for all the assistance

04-29-2024, 03:03 AM	#24
Rob Doe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 499	Re: Car will not start Kent thanks for posting your results: Please describe the carb problem so we all can add to the collective group experience from your individual experience. __________________ "It ain't what you know for certain that gets ya in trouble. It's what ya know for certain that just ain't so!"

04-29-2024, 08:55 AM	#26
CT Jack Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hebron, CT Posts: 436	Re: Car will not start Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you had your exhaust intake manifold combined machined flat do not use the rings before installing the maifold. Use a A9433B gasket dry. If the counter bored holes in the block and manifold are not deep enough the rings will prevent the manifold from sealing properly. I like using the A9433B gasket because it locates exactly with the 4 manifold studs.