Re: IML: '55 Hard Start

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

My '55 was hard to start when I first got it. After a tune up (points, plugs, and wires) and timing adjustment, the problem disappeared. It now starts perfectly, hot or cold. I adjusted the timing by trial and error, not with a light. The carb is the original, hasn't been rebuilt, and I am sure could use it. So far it hasn't caused any trouble. Your car would also be difficult to start if the dual points aren't set properly, and of course for many other possible reasons also. Just a couple of ideas to consider. Good luck!

Paul

In an email dated Wed, 19 1 2005 2:53:51 am GMT, Cebuisle2@xxxxxxx writes:

>Hello-
> 
>My 55 Imp has a hard start when hot problem. I am guessing that it might be ?
>vapor lock from a small amount of gasoline leaking into the manifold. Carb is ?
>always dry after a week or more of non-use and has to be primed-car starts ?
>immediately then. 
> 
>I think I need a new carb-to-manifold gasket-the old one seems hard and ?
>compressed. Where can I get one? Is there a supplier left with carb ?gaskets? 
>Would it help to put a couple layers of aluminum foil under the carb as ?an 
>insulator? (cut to the shape of the gasket, or course)
> 
>A few years ago I was unable to start the car after a local meet. No other ?
>old car owner had a six volt car, so had to take a jump start from a 12 volt. 
>It ?immediately fried my "neutral
>safety solenoid" although the engine spun like crazy and started ?
>immediately. Couldn't find a replacement. so went with a generic switch that ?allowed it 
>to start in any gear at all. Not a problem if there owner is aware of ?the 
>danger and doesn't forget! Anyway, I have found a used switch in a junkyard, ?but 
>have forgotten how to wire it up! Every combination results in the car ?
>starting in any gear,the safety isn't working. Of course, the "new" switch could ?
>be also fried (for the same reason!!) but I am hoping it is good, and my memory 
> isn't. Can anyone send me the wiring diagram for this safety switch? I have 
>the ?shop manual, but it doesn't show the switch-
> 
>I haven't taken the car to a meet since-am afraid to shut it off!
> 
> ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
> ? ? ?Thanks! ? ? ? TED
> 
>


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