Re: 1954 Mwercury 256 hrd starting
You need to use the electric fuel pump (primer or supply?) to prime the system before cranking. The gasoline (ethanol) is evaporating from the carb fuel bowl due to heat sink and evaporation.
You also need to perform a starter motor draw test on the starter circuit using a multi-meter. Use the SPECS (6V) found in your WORKSHOP MANUAL.
https://easyautodiagnostics.com/misc...r-on-car-tests
Make sure the BAT is good and fully charged. You may also want to perfom a GEN output test.
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