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So, we're back on the road, thanks to the good folks in the Columbia Chapter. Some serious tweaking and rebuilding the rebuilt carburetor! Yes, there seem to be problems with carb rebuilds on the market. As you can see...the kids at the car show are enjoying the MUTT..

Thanks! You may be getting a call!!

Pvt Hotdog, The MUTT is with the club members in Columbia, SC for triage. We'll see what kind of insight they have, hopefully this week. It is now beyond my capabilities!

We used a rebuilt carb. We've put in new plugs and Monday will replace the spark plug cables, distributor cap and rotor. Running out of options. So weird in that the issue involves getting the engine to fire from a cold start. Once we get it rolling and the engine warmed up, it starts up...

We're not through with this yet. Still starting issues. Replaced plugs and batteries. Replaced coil (twice). Cleaned out distributor and contacts. The starter turns with much vigor, but the system won't fire for a good minute of turning episodes, it it fires at all. So frustrating...

Where di you get your back flow prevention valve (that's what we call them in utilities). Do you have a mfr and p/n, too? Thanks!!

Well, we put a new carb in it and it runs good. Except, now it is slow to start. The starter turns for a good 60 second plus, before there is fire in the hole. Thoughts?

All great ideas. We've done many off the things you suggested and Monday will replace the carb. I shall not be defeated!!!

Roger on the fuel. Thanks!!

Some great feedback - thanks, all. A friend uses AVGAS in his - contains lead, not ethanol. He says that gets rid of a lot of the problem for him.

Has anyone had any luck with a fuel additive?

I have an otherwise great-running MUTT. At times she will lose power when accelerating. Usually happens above 40 mph. As you give it gas, it chokes and coughs and tries to shut down. Ease back the gas to 30 to 35, and it chugs along. This is an intermittent problem, but is quite troubling...