DsailsHRrs
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Hi - I know there are other threads on this and I've been reading them. I'm trying to determine if my issue is carb or solenoid so I did an experiment with an infrared thermometer. My issue is when the car is hot and I shut it off it will start immediately (not great but starts). If I let it sit for a few minutes it won't start until it cools down again. (this car starts on barely a crank when cold - I'm actually always surprised how fast)
So I took some temperatures while idling and then took some after it sat for 5 - 10 minutes and wouldn't start. Here is what I found:
(temps in fahrenheit)
fuel line - idle 117 after 5 minutes 151
carb bowl - idle 155 after 5 minutes 154
base of carb - idle 159 after 5 minutes 182
solenoid - idle 157 after 5 minutes 123
I tried to get parts of the engine/manifold and it seemed around 200
It makes sense that some things are cooling and some are getting hotter because the fan is no longer working.
Anyone have thoughts on what I should chase down to solve my issue?
Don
So I took some temperatures while idling and then took some after it sat for 5 - 10 minutes and wouldn't start. Here is what I found:
(temps in fahrenheit)
fuel line - idle 117 after 5 minutes 151
carb bowl - idle 155 after 5 minutes 154
base of carb - idle 159 after 5 minutes 182
solenoid - idle 157 after 5 minutes 123
I tried to get parts of the engine/manifold and it seemed around 200
It makes sense that some things are cooling and some are getting hotter because the fan is no longer working.
Anyone have thoughts on what I should chase down to solve my issue?
Don