Fresh 2.7, doesn't want to wake up Options

[930cabman]

My /6 conversion is going on 3 years as it seems as many do. I had a local old school reputable shop build the stock 2.7, case was done at Ollies, .... should be a great engine. Finally trying to get her barking, but just won't take hold. While cranking she wants to start, but when I release the starter, she conks out. We have a spark (not real significant), timing is close, carbs appear ok.

Is it possible the valves or maybe rings are not sealing because the engine sat for about 2 years?

[windforfun]

"Ohms law: 12v / 170 ohms = .071 amps of parasitic draw. This is more than it should be but not enough that it would account for your starting difficulties. 71mA of current draw is not enough to draw down your battery or cranking voltages. It will however, drain your battery in storage."

Hmmm... 71 mA is enough to kill you. IMHO, this doesn't sound right.

https://www.galvinpower.org/how-many-amps-will-kill-you/

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[Superhawk996]

Hmmm... 71 mA is enough to kill you. IMHO, this doesn't sound right.

I can’t tell if you’re jerking my chain. But since I love to add useless information to threads (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)

That 71mA isn’t flowing through a person, it’s flowing in automotive wiring.

Using a DMM, measure the resistance from hand to hand. Probably about 2 Million ohms with dry skin. Now wet your fingers that are holding the test leads and re-measure. Probably about 200,000 ohms.

Using a 12v battery as power source and the wet fingers & body we just measured through: 12v / 200000 = 0.000060 Amps or 60 micro amps.

And I lived to tell the tale.