Pontiac II -November 2013
I fitted a new 6 volt battery to the car in November 2013. I successfully got the engine running again (31/12/13) after the car had been sitting for a number of years dormant. I had been trying to get it started since November 2013. Initially I had problems getting fuel to feed through to the carburator. After trying many things, including taking the manual fuel pump to pieces, I concluded that it would be best to bypass the old fuel pump an fit an electric pump. I purchased a new electric fuel pump and fitted it. It still didn’t work and then I discovered the problem all along had been the fuel filter. I did away with the fuel filter and the old girl started right away. The engine is running sweet (at least compared with Pontiac I). Gave it a decent run and noticed that it was blowing less smoke after a good run. The engine is still effectively “running in” after its overhaul (done before I purchased) therefore is blowing some smoke, but getting less I think.
The engine is dripping oil, particularly when it heats up –this needs attention. Seems to be coming from the right hand rear of engine, maybe at the breather pipe.
I’m also keeping an eye on the cooling system which has played up previously (got very hot) but no signs of trouble today.
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