I've been out of town for the weekend and decided to wash the Cruiser this afternoon. I started it and backed it out of the garage. It was a bit harder to start than usual, but sometimes when it sits for a few days that happens. Anyway, she did fire up and I backed her out of the garage.
Later, she wouldn't start at all. I could smell gas, so I figured she was flooded. I mashed the gas all the way to the floor and tried to get her started, but nothing. I let her sit for a few hours and tried again. She'd try to hit every once in a while, but wouldn't fire. I've not done much troubleshooting so far, but ideas are welcome.
It has gas. I have a nice steady stream coming out of the fuel line. Also, there's gas going into the intake when I work the throttle. I checked the points, and they looked good and are gapped properly. I have spark at the spark plugs, but it does look a little weak. It has a little red spark instead of the blue I'm used to seeing--but then again I've never checked it on this car before (or maybe I didn't have the wire grounded good enough). I pulled a few of the plugs and they looked normal, not wet or fouled. I buttoned it all up and shot some ether down the carb and tried again. Still nothing (other than an occasional cough). I got tired of messing with her and came in the house.
Ideas? What should I check next? It was just running, so I know it's not something really bad.
Mark
65 Cruiser