[TR] Recalcitrant TR3B Engine

[John Walker]

List,

I have reached the point in the restoration of TR-3B TS68368 where the engine
should run, but I cannot get it started. After engine rebuild, including new
pistons and liners, I have verified following:

1. Fuel:
  a. Rebuilt cards
  b. Fuel supply to carbs good
  c. Float bowls full
  d. Carb needle settings - tried 10 to 13 flats
2. Valve train
  a. Verified valve timing - # 1 cylinder valves both closed at TDC
  b. Verified valve gaps set to .012
3. Ignition
  a. Timing verified as correct with visual check of rotor position at #1
cylinder TDC.
  b. Plugs getting spark.
  c. Verified firing order.
  d. Replaced electronic ignition with points & condenser
  e. Point gap set to  .013.
  f. Engine fires strongly when starter fluid sprayed into carbs which
indicates that the ignition system is working properly.

What have I missed? Incidentially, this block also has "TR 3" painted on the
left side in orange. I elected not to paint the block to preserve this
original marking.

TIA,

John W