'37 terraplane starting problem, timing

Hudsonrules
Hudsonrules Senior Contributor
edited October 2012 in HUDSON
Removed the distributor on my '37 Terraplane, replaced points and condensor, installed distributor at tabout a 3 o'closk position, will start and run a bit rough with starting fluid, fuel gets to carburator, but carburator appeard to not function. Back to the distributor, should it be at 3 or 5 o'clock when installed? I will probably have to get a new carburator as this one has been rebuilt, but does not work. Thanks for any help. Arnie in Nevada.

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  • hudsonsplasher1
    hudsonsplasher1 Senior Contributor
    Sounds like you may be a tooth off with the distributor. With the number one cylinder at top dead center. The rotor should be pointed to the wire leading to number one cylinder. I mark the distributor with a paint marker as where the rotor is pointed when I remove it. Makes it easy to reinstall.
    Gene.
  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    edited October 2012
    And to Gene's comments on timing, I'd add: don't forget the timing sequence is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

    Also, try a different condenser. "It's always the condenser".
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Yes ,And dont put in one of those cheap Chinese ones or you will be in there again two weeks from now doing it over. Find a new old stock one instead,
    Roger
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Arnie, I can fix that carb as long as it has no broken pieces. Walt.
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