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rundmt123 · 06-09-2019, 07:31 PM

I feel like I ask dumb question on this forum but being relatively new to working on A's I really appreciate all the great advice and help. Restoration is moving along, but hi another problem. Rebuilt engine turning great off the starter. All timed and getting great spark to each cylinder. Everything electrical checked out (went through Les Andrews troubleshooting steps) but wouldn't start. Gas flowing fine and thought it might be the carb I rebuilt so switched it out to one being used on a running car. Still nothing. Then noticed that when I was cranking the engine and choking it that gas was pouring out the carburetor. Seems no gas getting to the engine and I know this is a good working carburetor. I have no idea what is going on. Could it be a bad manifold gasket. Checked manifold nuts to ensure they were tight. Totally puzzled!

Thanks for any help or advice in advance!

06-09-2019, 07:31 PM	#1
rundmt123 Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 34	Gas Aspiration Problem? I feel like I ask dumb question on this forum but being relatively new to working on A's I really appreciate all the great advice and help. Restoration is moving along, but hi another problem. Rebuilt engine turning great off the starter. All timed and getting great spark to each cylinder. Everything electrical checked out (went through Les Andrews troubleshooting steps) but wouldn't start. Gas flowing fine and thought it might be the carb I rebuilt so switched it out to one being used on a running car. Still nothing. Then noticed that when I was cranking the engine and choking it that gas was pouring out the carburetor. Seems no gas getting to the engine and I know this is a good working carburetor. I have no idea what is going on. Could it be a bad manifold gasket. Checked manifold nuts to ensure they were tight. Totally puzzled! Thanks for any help or advice in advance!