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3/4 ton, 283, Chev. p/u re-done, Won't start. Turns over good. there is spark, fuel, good battery, timing set 2degrees advanced. Turns over and over and won't start. Can you please suggest something we may have overlooked??
I am Model A guy but I will give you my thoughts.
Hold the plug wire just off the plug and make sure you get a healthy spark.
When you choke it and crank it, be sure you smell gas in the carb. I know you said you had spark and fuel, just make sure you have it "good".
I think that engine had an electronic control box for the ignition. Is it good?
Make sure the plugs are in good shape and not fouled.
Try some spray starting fluid in the carb. What you are looking for is at least one fire of the engine. That will tell you the timing and firing order is probably correct.
Nothing more I can think of.
Good luck.
jack
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jack bahm
Expertise
Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.
Experience
Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.
Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack
Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com
"Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010
Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm
Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.
Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.
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