Stubborn starting question...
Ok... me again. Yes, I see I'm still in the right place.
One other even quicker check of timing chain -- does your timing mark bounce around a lot at idle? That could be a tip-off of slop there.
I'll quit now.
Sleepy, I am,
JD
You guys are really helpful, all of you. Thanks.
I am beginning to suspect a combination of gremlins. Last night, after running smooth as a Taco Bell inspired BM, she started coughing out on me while idling. In fairness, I didn't let her warm up.
I stopped at a store and when I came out she wouldn't start. The starting motor was turning but no spark. I checked the fuel filter [I replaced the old one with a new clear one that let's me track the fuel flow since I last emailed you] and she was full. I tried some carb start and she didn't even try to catch.
:banghead:
This morning I went back to the parking lot where I had left her with my doctor's bag of tools and a fresh battery. Before doing anything else, I hand primed the carb to see if anything was getting into the bowl and noted adequate spray. So, planning to check the line from the pump to the carb, in case the flow appeared restricted, I tried the ignition to clear the bowl.
She started.
She not only started but she ran and idled fine, if not fast.
I'd brought a timing light with me and noted that she's slipped out of timing a bit about two points off dead since I set her two weeks ago. I also ran my engine analyzer and noted she was idling at 1600 RPM.
To avoid a tow charge, I held off playing with anything else and took her home. :burnout: She ran fast, wanting to pull at every stop and when I got home she was still advanced. Two times she hesitated quite noticeably.
Now, here's what i am wondering; might I have a distributor problem, advancing the timing, and also maybe have a fuel pump going out or the choke plenum issue mentioned? It might also be the timing chain suggestion, but I am wondering if I am setting my timing on an inconsistent fuel pump or worn choke which is causing me to chase my tail; not a very dignified activity?
I seek a delphinian solution to a gremlin infestation!
What do you think, oh oracles of the mopar? :prayer: