Thread: Engine Trouble

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I am having trouble with a 318 V8 in my 1973 Duster. If I start the car and run it up to 180 to 200 degrees it runs great. I turn off the car and it will restart right afterwards; however if I wait for more than 15 minutes the car will refuse to start for upwards of 2-3 hours. This makes me think it has something to do with the engine heat. Does anyone have any ideas as to what the problem is?

We need a bit more info. Is it cranking or is it just a dead duck? Does it try to start or nothing?

It will still crank but wont give up even the slightest sputter. As if there is no spark anymore.

Originally posted by spaceduster
It will still crank but wont give up even the slightest sputter. As if there is no spark anymore.

pull the coil wire out and check to see if you have spark, then look down in the carb. after you cut it off and see if any gas is dripping out of the carb into the motor. you have to give us something to go on it 20 things it could be.

Sounds like it's flooding to me. Check that float level and maybe replace the needle valve and seat. Does the car start to smell like gas real bad a few minutes after you shut it down?