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Re: O.T. Straight-eight buick engine
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Posted by John in Nebraska on July 24, 2007 at 11:18:21 from (209.74.225.35):
In Reply to: O.T. Straight-eight buick engine posted by Kevin (FL) on July 24, 2007 at 09:04:44:
The starter and solenoid from a chevy six are smaller, but the solenoid can be made to work, by making a mounting plate. Probably the cause of the non starting is the switch in the carburetor. You'll find a pair of wires running to the top of the carb, these are for the internal switch that lets the engine crank when the gas pedal is depressed to the floor. When the engine starts, vacuum lifts a little ball off this switch and prevents the engine from cranking while its running. A little light tap on the side of the carburetor is usually enough to shake the ball loose. The top of the carb may have to be removed to get the crud out so it starts reliably. Had a couple of old Buicks, if the battery is good, the starter cranks when jumped, then this is the cause of a no-start. John
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