Today I drove my car for the first time after my rebuild. It ran great. Everything went well until I stopped and went into a store. When I went to restart it, it wouldn't start. The starter turned but wouldn't start. I sat in the parking lot for about 45 minutes to let the engine cool. During the 45 minutes, I received a million compliments and had a whole bunch of people check out the car. After the engine cooled- everything started just fine.

I am pretty sure that I (with the help of a call to dr. evil) figured out that I was running lean, engine got to hot and lost compression. I have to go out and play with the carb jets now.

So bottom line of why I am posting this- even though I got stuck I had an awesome time. The car attracted a huge amount of attention. It was a huge hit.

NIIIICE!

Mine is running a little hotter than before the rebuild too. I suspect a lean condition as well, although I have F.I.

At least we're back on the road!!!!!

You sure you weren't experiencing vapor lock?

Steve: When did Dr. Evil start making house calls. I did'nt think doctors did that anymore. Great news on the car......... When your up to cruisin, stop out to see us in Orient, OH.
John

sounds like classic vaporlock to me. fuel pump in the engine bay?

I had a similar problem and traced it to the coil. I moved the coil to the firewall, no more problems. Worth a shot.

I always answer PM, email, and usually the phone

Anything is possible however my fuel pump in under the gas tank. I know that my engine was lean so that is the first thing that I am going to change.

I hope that i'll be cruising soon. We can meet at my favorite restaurant- Phillip's Coney Island (by vets memorial).

It depends upon his mood. I must have caught him on a bad day because he told me to drop two Aspirin in my tranny and to call the next day.

Running great but not shined up yet.

It's like you came into my garage and stole my car.
We have the same taste. Looks great!
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That air dam looks good.