So, I will be as specific as I can, Forgive if too specific, just want to make sure whomever reads catches this all.
Once upon a time, well starting a week ago, I started some over due parts replacements, still more to go. Got all the fluids changed (oil, tranny, diff) and got dual exhaust put in with two glass pack thrush mufflers. Sounding good, getting better.
I also finally decided to get a rebuilt carb and swap that out. Did that last Friday (a week from this post). The rebuilt carb was defective. Had a gas leak out of top front (float chamber). I sealed it up, and was running but rough, and ordered the warranty replacement which I got this last Wednesday (back to that in a moment).
Then, this last Tuesday, when of course, I had somewhere to be in four hours, I decided I would replace the distributor. No big deal, it's just a distributor, right?
Of course though, it all went to hell. I didn't get it in all the way, and got it out of timing. After finding TDC, finally, it starting running really well. More than well. Except, I was still worried about a sound I heard while finally getting the distributor back in right, like a tool dropping inside the engine. Regardless sounded awsome, needed the distributor. Turned the trucl off, got ready to where I needed to go, and after starting the truck, had that sound as if I was low on oil, and oil pressure gauge was down. Needless to say, the oil pump drive shaft fell into the oil pan.
Ok, So, Wednesday, I decided I would tackle some other things and then get onto the oil pump on Thursday. So Wednesday I put in new valve cover gaskets, a new master cylinder, and switched to carb number two, hoping not also defective (rebuilt 2 barrels, both, but each a little different). Keep in mind, was running with other leaky carb, new distributor, and even with oil pump drive shaft in oil pan.
Today, Thursday, I tackled the oil pump. Got the engine jacked up (with a little help), got the oil pan off cleaned up, new oil pump, pump drive shaft, and all gaskets in. New oil filter, oil, and coolant. (two oil changes in a week).
Now, it will not start, but, it turns over, and over, and over. Cranking, and cranking, with that new battery. But won't start. Carb is feeding gas, all parts moving as they should, but not a single attempt at firing off.
I am guessing faulty carb number two (would be my luck). The only thing different on this carb and the original motorcraft that was in there, is this one has an electric choke. I connected the choke to the positive ignition coil terminal. All vacuum hoses connected as should be and as was on original and last carb, all correct.
What am I missing here? Distributor is in line and works, and was running with truck, so can't be out of timing again, haven't touched it since. Plugs, wires, and other elec connectors as before, nothing else changed. I am thinking about just getting a holly or edelbrock tomorrow and returning this carb as well. But before I do, want to see if there is anything I might have missed.
I will check back in the morning and see what kind of responses I get. At least the truck is getting a good partial overhaul. Would like to drive soon though, my hands hurt from working on it for the last few days.
Once upon a time, well starting a week ago, I started some over due parts replacements, still more to go. Got all the fluids changed (oil, tranny, diff) and got dual exhaust put in with two glass pack thrush mufflers. Sounding good, getting better.
I also finally decided to get a rebuilt carb and swap that out. Did that last Friday (a week from this post). The rebuilt carb was defective. Had a gas leak out of top front (float chamber). I sealed it up, and was running but rough, and ordered the warranty replacement which I got this last Wednesday (back to that in a moment).
Then, this last Tuesday, when of course, I had somewhere to be in four hours, I decided I would replace the distributor. No big deal, it's just a distributor, right?
Of course though, it all went to hell. I didn't get it in all the way, and got it out of timing. After finding TDC, finally, it starting running really well. More than well. Except, I was still worried about a sound I heard while finally getting the distributor back in right, like a tool dropping inside the engine. Regardless sounded awsome, needed the distributor. Turned the trucl off, got ready to where I needed to go, and after starting the truck, had that sound as if I was low on oil, and oil pressure gauge was down. Needless to say, the oil pump drive shaft fell into the oil pan.
Ok, So, Wednesday, I decided I would tackle some other things and then get onto the oil pump on Thursday. So Wednesday I put in new valve cover gaskets, a new master cylinder, and switched to carb number two, hoping not also defective (rebuilt 2 barrels, both, but each a little different). Keep in mind, was running with other leaky carb, new distributor, and even with oil pump drive shaft in oil pan.
Today, Thursday, I tackled the oil pump. Got the engine jacked up (with a little help), got the oil pan off cleaned up, new oil pump, pump drive shaft, and all gaskets in. New oil filter, oil, and coolant. (two oil changes in a week).
Now, it will not start, but, it turns over, and over, and over. Cranking, and cranking, with that new battery. But won't start. Carb is feeding gas, all parts moving as they should, but not a single attempt at firing off.
I am guessing faulty carb number two (would be my luck). The only thing different on this carb and the original motorcraft that was in there, is this one has an electric choke. I connected the choke to the positive ignition coil terminal. All vacuum hoses connected as should be and as was on original and last carb, all correct.
What am I missing here? Distributor is in line and works, and was running with truck, so can't be out of timing again, haven't touched it since. Plugs, wires, and other elec connectors as before, nothing else changed. I am thinking about just getting a holly or edelbrock tomorrow and returning this carb as well. But before I do, want to see if there is anything I might have missed.
I will check back in the morning and see what kind of responses I get. At least the truck is getting a good partial overhaul. Would like to drive soon though, my hands hurt from working on it for the last few days.