[1939 Dodge Coupe engine hard to start]

10 minutes ago, Bloo said:

Is the accelerator pump in the carburetor working?

 

Next time it's cold and you know it isn't going to start, with the engine off look down the carb throat and open the throttle. There should be a quick squirt of gas.

 

If there's no squirt of gas, either the accelerator pump doesn't work, or the carb is empty of gas. Try again when it has just been running, so you know there is gas in the carb. If there is still no squirt, the accelerator pump needs attention.

 

Does the choke work? Is it manual or automatic on this car?

 

 

 

The manual chock work.  I have noticed that i tried to start it just after running, but can't get started.

[1939 Dodge Coupe engine hard to start]

Hello friends.

Soon bought a 39 Dodge Business Coupe with flathead engine.

Everything is fine just one issue keep bothering me:

The car always very hard to start, just cranking, no fire. But if I put some petrol or start-up spray, then immediately fire up until you turn it off.

Even the engine is warm, I must repeat the same process to restart it. With mechanics checked everything include good compression, still no idea what's going wrong.....

 

NEW spark plugs, New carburetor Stromburg BXV-3 (checked, originally equipped with that ), New battery, New fuel pump.

Just curious where is the problem, guys please advice. Thank you !

 

[Where is my 41 Olds Vin No.?]

I do found it but seems nothing matchs the "VIN" No.

I tried to find the No. on left side frame rail around the battery holder, but discover nothing..... 

[Where is my 41 Olds Vin No.?]

Hello Everyone

I'm a newbie here and happy to join the forum

Soon bought a 1941 Olds , the title shows VIN:1412246

But I can not find the number any where. I have uploaded all numbers which I can find on the car but none of them matchs the VIN on title..

So any one can help which number is that 1412246? where can I find it on the car

Thanks in advance!