Cy Strickler

Turns out that I had a double problem. I put in new points, and in the process discovered that the right bank set of points was shorting inside the distributor because the tension spring was to close to a screw head below it. Made adjustments and engine fired up fine. Went for a test drive and did great for five minutes and then right bank quit. Troubleshooting found that fuel flow was minimal even with electric fuel pump. Checked the fuel tank and found it totally clogged up. It appears that the engine could get enough gas to start, but once underway would reclog and stop fuel flow. Since electrical problem on right side was intermittent, it was hard to diagnose. On the V-12, fuel for the right bank goes up and over the engine from the fuel pump. Apparently. the fuel flow was enough to just keep the left side running but not enough to push fuel over to the right side. Have the tank out of the car, and now I have the new problem of making it foolproof going forward. Anybody a fuel tank specialist?

Thanks for the responses. I am aware of Scott Henningsen's carburetors but would like to avoid that financial investment if possible. I will call Ed tonight and see what hints he might have. Cy

Pat, I have a 1936 Cadillac V-12 that is having the same power loss that is discussed here. I have tried new coils, new condensers, electric fuel pump. rebuilt carburetors and points are good. Engine will run fine for about ten minutes and then lose power. Rest for a while and then will start fine but later lose power again. It is the right bank that seems to just stop working. Curious to know if you discovered what was causing your problem. Any help would be much appreciated. Cy Strickler cwstrick@comcast.net