1929 model a won't stay running!

[Sjstephen54]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

Yes, what Bob said. I turn my GAV 1 to 1 1/2 turns open for the first minute on a cold engine, and if the engine starts to die after a few seconds on a cold start, then I also give the choke a quick pull and release. I let it idle about 1 minute then close my GAV and drive away. Most people leave the GAV a quarter turn open, and I could also because it runs the same as when I close it.

So 1 full turn open for a minute or so then close it almost all the way? Do you think that could be the reason it keeps shutting off?

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by Sjstephen54

So 1 full turn open for a minute or so then close it almost all the way? Do you think that could be the reason it keeps shutting off?

It could be, but be sure to keep it open even 1 1/2 turns and try it. Also give the choke a quick pull and release if it starts to die, then let us know if it helps. So far it sounds fuel related, but I don't think we have enough clues yet to say it couldn't also be electrical.

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by Sjstephen54

Bought the car a few days ago ran fine. Brought it home on a trailer and it starts but shuts right off after it starts. I try giving it a little gas same thing happens. Saw some videos on starting procedures and I did all the proper procedures. The car just won't stay running. Anyone have any idea or suggestions? Thanks so much.

Still sounds like a fuel problem.

Originally Posted by Sjstephen54

Yes gas valve is open

But is any fuel getting out?

Originally Posted by Sjstephen54

Yes only stays running for a few seconds them dies right Away. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you

Originally Posted by Sjstephen54

So 1 full turn open for a minute or so then close it almost all the way? Do you think that could be the reason it keeps shutting off?

If it only runs for a few seconds keeping it open for a minute will be of no help. Remove the fuel line at the carb and see if you get a strong stream into a quart jar.

Wait, Did you do anything to the timing before you started the car the first time? Way out of time could give the symptom that it wants to start but won't keep going.

[Sjstephen54]

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Still sounds like a fuel problem.



But is any fuel getting out?





If it only runs for a few seconds keeping it open for a minute will be of no help. Remove the fuel line at the carb and see if you get a strong stream into a quart jar.

Wait, Did you do anything to the timing before you started the car the first time? Way out of time could give the symptom that it wants to start but won't keep going.

I put the spark advance all the way up like the instructions say, and it is doing the same problem, I'm going to check the fuel lines and tank and go from there.