I have a '53 Buick Special Straight 8 263, it takes about 4 or 5 times to get it started if it sits for about a week or so. 6 volt battery is new. If driven a day or two ago, then it starts almost right up. Any wrench heads out there know? starter, brushes, carb, ....?
2007-11-18 16:37:01 · 10 answers · asked by Luster 888 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thats just how they do..
Give the throttle 3 or 4 pumps, hold the choke closed, and crank it easy while holding the pedal to the floor......
if you want the hassle of switching to a 12v system, keep the 6v starter in there, IT WONT HURT IT!
but then it wont be Original...
2007-11-18 17:28:41 · answer #1 · answered by mdcbert 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like it may be the "accelerator pump" in the carb. This pump was not only used for passing gear, but gave the engine an initial shot of gasoline for starting. Sometimes the leather or rubber seal around the piston gets worn and needs to be replaced. It could also be the float in the carb not letting the needle valve seat properly, emptying the fuel bowl and requiring the fuel pump to fill the bowl up before the engine gets any gasoline. Good luck with it, a 53 Buick was my first car, I loved it.
2007-11-19 00:48:23 · answer #2 · answered by Cecil n 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fuel in the carb float chamber is probably evaporating. This means that it will take a bit of cranking for the mechanical fuel pump to fill be chamber before it can start, but when it's mostly full, the engine will start to splutter and catch without actually starting up.
Good luck!
2007-11-19 00:49:44 · answer #3 · answered by Me 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does it turn over easily?
Some cars have a small carb bowl and the gas evaporates out over a short time , so the pump must refill the carb with fuel . the old fuel pumps didn't pump as much fuel (not needed) as the later models do.
The newer gas evaporates quickly which aggravates the situation.
2007-11-19 00:45:33 · answer #4 · answered by Robert F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change to a 12 volt system. I had a 1951 Packard "400" Patrician, top of line. Of course it was about 20-25 yrs. old at the time, and I live in St.Louis, Mo., where the winters can be very cold, and lots of snow and ice.
Switched to a 12 volt system, and "whaaaalaa", no problems starting.
Wotan
2007-11-19 01:02:51 · answer #5 · answered by Alberich 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably have a choke knob that opens and closes it all of the way.
When the car has been sitting and the engine is cold make sure the choke is on so air does not go into the carb in a high volume.
2007-11-19 00:45:57 · answer #6 · answered by AH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have some great wrench heads answering your question. They are on target with this one. I see this with my show cars and its the same thing. As soon as the fuel is pumped up they start. Good job people....
2007-11-19 01:00:36 · answer #7 · answered by Roberta 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check your choke definitely but also make sure your fuel line is keeping pressure and that your fuel pump is working properly too. Make sure you have good clean fuel, spark plugs, and efficient spark. Have fun.
2007-11-19 00:46:51 · answer #8 · answered by Joshua 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DOES IT TURN OVER FINE? MAYBE FUEL IS LEAKING OUT OF THE FLOAT BOWL AND AFTER A WEEK IT HAS TO PULL FUEL ALL THE WAY FROM THE TANK. HARD TO TROUBLE SHOO, COULD BE A FEW THINGS.
2007-11-19 00:46:43 · answer #9 · answered by Sandy V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carburetor. Is the choke working properly?
2007-11-19 00:43:25 · answer #10 · answered by Scotty P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋