Dats_Mandersun_408 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 anyone have any YouTube suggestions on installing this and removing my old one? Very new at all this and videos are usually more helpful for me. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Maybe worth a read and then ask specific questions? Quote Link to comment
Slow Loris Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Finally our new d.p. has arrived. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
greenthumb Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 23 minutes ago, Slow Loris said: Finally our new d.p. has arrived. 😂 Quote Link to comment
Dats_Mandersun_408 Posted January 30 Author Report Share Posted January 30 I got the webber in but it still won't start, it started for a little while after I connected jumper cables to my friends car but then it just stopped so I'm wondering if it is the battery or alternator or wiring but he's going to come back and well take another look at it Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Question time Has your truck ever run with the old carburetor? Does the starter turn the engine with your battery? Fast? slow? not at all? Does the Weber have an electric choke? Quote Link to comment
Dats_Mandersun_408 Posted January 30 Author Report Share Posted January 30 my truck was running good, I used it almost every day for work for about a month and then one night at five guys it didn't start. I was waiting for a tow and then I tried to start it up before the truck came and it started and got me home and then died right in front of my house ( so it ran for about a mile away) . I pushed it up and then it started one time and then died. so I replaced the spark plugs, wires, engine coil, distributor cap and rotor, fuses and cleaned up the box still no start and then got the webber and it only started once. it turns slow but turned faster when it was connected to my friend car. the webber is an electric choke. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Would seem that the carburetor was not the cause. Is the choke closed when trying to start? 1 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 (edited) check for spark at the center coil wire to ground. If not spark ck the points condensor. Coils usually dont go bad and now you added all thuis extra stuff. ck for gas going in the carb. since its new I assume Yes. ck for tighten manifold to head. valve las good? this is a simple fix, its a L motor Edited February 8 by banzai510(hainz) 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 Never throw old parts away. Find the old coil and put it back on. It's likely better quality than the new one, keep as a spare. All the other ignition parts wear and can need replacing. Trouble shooting is way cheaper than just throwing parts at the problem. 1 Quote Link to comment
Dats_Mandersun_408 Posted February 8 Author Report Share Posted February 8 I didn't get to work on it since the weather was bad and I don't have a garage ...but I did change the starter too ... because it was smoking, then the truck was running and it would restart ok until one time but the last time it started it just stopped running and would not restart... Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 To save the new starter, never run for more than 30 seconds and then let sit an cool down. You shouldn't need more than a few turns to start it, so rather than burning out a starter get it tuned up and working properly. Failure to restart could be a dozen different things. Best to find out the cause rather than throwing parts at it. 1 Quote Link to comment
IZRL Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 Is the fuel getting to the carburetor? Quote Link to comment
Dats_Mandersun_408 Posted February 9 Author Report Share Posted February 9 fuel is getting to the carb Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 Check for spark. Pull a plug wire and plug and hold against the head while someone turns the engine with the starter.... got spark??? Quote Link to comment
Dats_Mandersun_408 Posted February 9 Author Report Share Posted February 9 we did get spark Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 From last month, unanswered... On 1/29/2024 at 8:21 PM, datzenmike said: Would seem that the carburetor was not the cause. Is the choke closed when trying to start? Quote Link to comment
Dats_Mandersun_408 Posted February 9 Author Report Share Posted February 9 I don't have a wire source from the electric choke not sure where im going to wire it yet? maybe thats the problem? Quote Link to comment
Dats_Mandersun_408 Posted February 9 Author Report Share Posted February 9 I also detached the spring to try and tighten the ignition wire area because its super loose for some reason Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 FInd a different spot to hook the spring to, or cut it and bend it to make the spring shorter. I hope you used loctite on the adapter screw threads. They are NOTORIOUS for coming loose. Quote Link to comment
IZRL Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 36 minutes ago, Stoffregen Motorsports said: I hope you used loctite on the adapter screw threads. They are NOTORIOUS for coming loose. Are you talking about the nut side or where the studs go into the manifold? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 You have a '72 and it should be wired for an electric choke. Look for a Blue/White stripe wire coming from the coil direction. there should also be a Red wire for the anti dieseling solenoid. Connect you electric choke to either. If you can't find... Connect the electric choke to any switched 12v source such as the ignition side of the ballast resistor by the coil. Move that spring mount over to the bolt on the intake mount that is in line with the throttle cable. 1 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 (edited) the late 71s which are sold s 72s should have a 12volt wire from wire wall with key on. i went with a manual choke just t make it more simple Edited February 9 by banzai510(hainz) 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 Pulling the choke on and remembering to shut it off is simple? Quote Link to comment
Dats_Mandersun_408 Posted February 9 Author Report Share Posted February 9 I just got some wire extra wire to connect it, ima give it my best shot haha but I guess I should have gone with the manual choke in the beggining... thanks for all the help I really am so new to everything haha Quote Link to comment
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