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Old 01-17-2020, 08:27 AM   #1
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Had a B motor built. Breaking in on engine test stand. Starts and runs good with the stock manifold and updraft carb. I purchased scalded dog cast headers and a burns single downdraft manifold. I had a stromburg 81 rebuilt for it. It would not run. If you pump it, it will fire but stops immediately when you stop pumping. Had another carb built and it does exactly the same thing. I have an electric fuel pump in line with 2lbs pressure. Looking for ideas of what the problem might be. P.s. the engine has plenty of vacume
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Old 01-17-2020, 08:48 AM   #2
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If you have 2# of fuel pressure, your problem most likely is with the carbs.
Check the flow of fuel right at the inlet to the carb...you may have an obstruction in the line or at the carb fitting.
Your trouble is not with the engine as it ran well with the updraft carb and stock manifold.
I have run many engines on a test stand with varying carbs, intakes and ignition systems, I have had similar problems. Most of the time the issue is something simple but critical. Hope you find the issue soon. Please report back.
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Old 01-17-2020, 11:59 AM   #3
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Is the proper gas cap (vented) being used. If it's the cap, it would start easily, but run for a very short period before dying.
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Old 01-17-2020, 12:16 PM   #4
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How many turns out are the jet needles set at? Usually set at 1&1/2 turns out for starters.
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Old 01-17-2020, 12:18 PM   #5
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Old 01-17-2020, 12:22 PM   #6
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Old 01-17-2020, 12:40 PM   #7
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Look real hard for an intake manifold leak. Get the old starter fluid out. Good luck.
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Old 01-17-2020, 12:47 PM   #8
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2 lbs. is about right for Strombergs. Because the 2 rebuilt carbs act the same, I would also suspect an intake manifold or carb base leak. 81's should have #35 main jets.
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Old 01-17-2020, 03:28 PM   #9
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I sure hope i find the issue. Way to much invested in the motor to not put it in the pickup. Engine is running off a lawn mower gas tank. The idle jets are open 1- 1/4 turns. The main jets are 038. I did flatten the block side and carb side of the intake.The engine turning over pulls alot of vacume. removed gas line and have plenty of fuel. Thank you for the replies.
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Old 01-19-2020, 02:39 PM   #10
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Check all of the suggestions. Still will not run. still looking for suggestions. I reallly do appreciate all the suggestions, but still looking for more ideas. Thanks again for any ideas
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Old 01-19-2020, 02:53 PM   #11
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Old 01-20-2020, 07:41 AM   #12
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Just a question if you pour a little gas down carb will it run and if it does can you keep it running by trickling gas down carb ?
This would tell you if it a fuel problem, because if you are pumping it to stay running it squirts gas every time via the accelerator pump so sounds like fuel problem maybe also a vacuum leak somewhere.
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The main jets are 038.
Try larger main jets, something like .050
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I assume you have sprayed the intake manifold joints with starter fluid while trying to start it and keep it running. Sure sounds like extra air is getting in past the carb.
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Old 01-20-2020, 07:54 PM   #15
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how much dd you change at one time?try the intake with your stock manifold. My guess is between a scalded dog header and an old burns, something isn't square allowing a leak.
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Old 01-22-2020, 10:37 AM   #16
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Did the same guy rebuild both carbs? Maybe he made the same mistake on both. It happens!
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Old 01-25-2020, 04:12 AM   #17
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Try increasing the fuel pump pressure to 3 or 4 PSI and see if it runs.
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Old 01-25-2020, 06:30 AM   #18
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Did you have the manifolds machined if they needed it?

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As Jim 1932 says, the intake may be touching the exhaust manifold, not letting the intake seal against the block. I have seen this before. A little discreet grinding would solve that problem.
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