1973 Bronco starting issues

[pj31704]

I recently bought a 1973 Ford Bronco. When I picked the truck up it ran fine the whole way home. I parked it and a few hours later went to start it up and it won't turn over. I have had battery checked, starter checked. Replace the ignition coil, and solenoid. Still not getting the engine to turn over. It starts but doesn't fire. I have checked the spark plug wires, its getting a spark so I am guessing maybe it is having issues getting fuel. Is there something I could do to check this? I have read some things about spraying starter fluid into carb? Just not sure what to try next. Would appreciate any help. Thanks

 

[Bully Bob]

Hi PJ., welcome...!

You're saying it backwards but the "point" is there. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

"I have read some things about spraying starter fluid into carb?"

This is fine & a good test. (it will run a bit then quit)

You can also (key off) move the throttle by hand while look'n down the carb. You should see fuel squirting & runn'n down into the intake manifold.

If not, this would indicate there's no fuel in carb. and/or accel. pump is not working.

Future ref.

Turn over = spin or cranks

Starts = fires or begins to run

It does sound like a lack of fuel. Poss. causes are;

plugged carb. jet and/or needle & seat

plugged fuel lines or filter

fuel slector on wrong tank or empty tank

failed fuel pump (will show leakage out the bottom of pump)

plugged fuel pick-up tube/strainer in tank (prob. least likely)

Let us know what you find..... >< <'>

 

[pj31704]

I found that no fuel was getting past the fuel pump, I was able to get that replaced last night. However car will now start and stay running as long as foot is on the gas. As soon as I let off it dies out on me. Maybe carb needs cleaning? Idle problems? Any adjustments I should make?

 

[Bully Bob]

Do you know if it's the stock two barrel carb..?

Could be the two screws on the lower front need adj. A starting point would be 2 1/2 turns out.

If that doesn't work... the carb idle circuit could be plugged.

When you picked the rig up... did it idle...?

Tming could be an issue as well.

 

[pj31704]

Its a new edelbrock carb. I see the two screws in the front. When I picked it up it stalled on me twice on the way home, both times when I released the gas.

 

[pj31704]

Just adjusted the screws on carb, got it idling now! Thanks for the help!

 

[Bully Bob]

That's great PJ.,

We got lucky.... however, you'll likely need us again., :-B

Meaning you will be better served putting all you know about your new rig in your signature .., (see mine below) for obvious reasons.

Good luck, enjoy your rig, /

B