Hotflashjr
Well-known Member
- Location
- Western MA
I am helping a friend get his M going again. Last ran two years ago and parked in a shed, can over exhaust. So far we have put in new plug wires from Agri-Services, coil, top half of the distributor rebuilt and verified each plug is getting hot blue spark and are using Autolite 216's and tried 437's. We made sure the timing was good using the manual and are darn close if not right on as well as set the points. We tested everything using a tester light at this point and have correct power to and through the spark plugs. Each cylinder has good compression based on finger on spark plug hole, but have not tested with a tester. We have strong fuel flow through the carb. It doesn't even want to pop. Not even a fart. Tried a blast of starting fluid and nothing. No weird sounds while turning it over like anything is stuck and good pressure if you put your hand on top of exhaust or carb. We have also verified the air cleaner is clean and free of blockage.
Some issues - the carb was rebuilt but not by someone I know or a shop so I am not sure how good it was rebuilt. It is the correct TSX-245 but it is missing the little strainer drain on the bottom of the bowl. I don't think this is our issue. The plugs are staying dry so is it possible that fuel is not getting up drafted into the engine from the carb? With hot blue spark and correct timing this thing should at least try and pop. I set the carb per the service manual but beyond that I see nothing wrong with it.
Short of pulling the valve cover or having a shop rebuild the carb any other ideas? I am totally stumped why this thing will not even pop.
Some issues - the carb was rebuilt but not by someone I know or a shop so I am not sure how good it was rebuilt. It is the correct TSX-245 but it is missing the little strainer drain on the bottom of the bowl. I don't think this is our issue. The plugs are staying dry so is it possible that fuel is not getting up drafted into the engine from the carb? With hot blue spark and correct timing this thing should at least try and pop. I set the carb per the service manual but beyond that I see nothing wrong with it.
Short of pulling the valve cover or having a shop rebuild the carb any other ideas? I am totally stumped why this thing will not even pop.