So a year ago I got this 8N out of storage and got it running with the help of you all on here. It turned out to be timing related back then and simply adjusting
it slightly seemed to get it going. So all year long I put it to work but to get it running I would adjust the timing a few degrees by turning the distributor
counter clockwise and when it started I would turn it back to get it running smooth. Now, after sitting for the winter its time to put it to work again and it
wont start.
It's a late model, 6V pos ground, with a side distributor. It's got an a recently replaced (strong) battery, new points, condenser, distributor cap, distributor
rotor, plugs, and wires. Points and plugs are gapped properly at 0.025 inch and I get a good blue spark on all plugs. Compression tests between 100 and 110 psi on
all cylinders. I get a constant stream from the bowl with the fuel on and the carb is clean and gaskets in good condition. Its timed 4 deg before TDC with some
adjustments made here and there as described above.
Now the problem is it's really hard to start; usually before it fires off I get a few fires here and there but nothing enough to disengage the starter. When it
finally goes and the starter disengages, I get only a few revs (maybe runs 2 seconds) before it dies. About the only thing I haven't done now is replace all the
wiring, which is my next step. Any other thoughts or ideas?
it slightly seemed to get it going. So all year long I put it to work but to get it running I would adjust the timing a few degrees by turning the distributor
counter clockwise and when it started I would turn it back to get it running smooth. Now, after sitting for the winter its time to put it to work again and it
wont start.
It's a late model, 6V pos ground, with a side distributor. It's got an a recently replaced (strong) battery, new points, condenser, distributor cap, distributor
rotor, plugs, and wires. Points and plugs are gapped properly at 0.025 inch and I get a good blue spark on all plugs. Compression tests between 100 and 110 psi on
all cylinders. I get a constant stream from the bowl with the fuel on and the carb is clean and gaskets in good condition. Its timed 4 deg before TDC with some
adjustments made here and there as described above.
Now the problem is it's really hard to start; usually before it fires off I get a few fires here and there but nothing enough to disengage the starter. When it
finally goes and the starter disengages, I get only a few revs (maybe runs 2 seconds) before it dies. About the only thing I haven't done now is replace all the
wiring, which is my next step. Any other thoughts or ideas?