[TR] TR4 Engine won't restart when hot

[David Porter]

Will,
  The basics are where to start. Pull the spark plugs and visually 
examine for excessive wetness. While they are out check the compression, 
is it within normal limits. Also check that the points are actually 
opening. Roll the car in 4th gear and watch the opening as the cam 
rotates. When they are closed, key on, open them manually and watch for 
a small spark, does it spark each time? The 4's run the fuel line very 
close to the thermostat housing. Is it so close as to exacerbate a 
"vapor lock" condition. Remove a carb piston and see if fuel is bubbling 
up through the jet head when hot. Depending on the chokes installed, if 
manual Strombergs, the tiny rubber O-rings fail and will flood the 
engine quickly when hot.
Note: when a flooded condition occurs hold the throttle in a wide open 
position to clear the flooding.
Dave
follow up if you are able..
On 8/31/2014 1:24 PM, Will Daehler wrote:
> I'm at wits end, this problem happened at first after a short 10 minute
> jaunt to the grocery store. After letting the car sit for an hour, the
> engine restarted fine. But I had been served the warning, and thought it
> was time to do the standard maintenance tune up operations. I replaced the
> coil, the condenser, the points, adjusted the valve lash. Installed new
> distributor cap, and all new wires, new spark plugs, and my new rotor is
> the red type . My carburetors are rebuilt and freshly cleaned. I'm using SU
> dash pot oil, and I'm following the wisdom of the list and the manuals
> everywhere I can.
> My very last no-start event, I pulled that caps off the float bowls, and
> confirmed that I had gas in both, and that the floats were floating.
>
> So when the engine is running, it runs well and the car goes likes stink. I
> was up to 88 miles per hour last month. But stop the car for a minute, and
> it's nearly impossible to restart unless I wait an hour and a half. Its
> like my gasoline is made from water, and won't ignite. I have the Ted
> Schumacher gear reduction starter motor and a strong battery, I'm not
> limited by the number of cranks. It just won't fire!!!!
>
> What can I check? What can I do? Looking for suggestions.
>
> National VTR is two weeks, and it's going to be embarrassing.
> My gut feel is that my carbs are set way too rich.
>
> Will Daehler
> 63 TR4 Powder Blue
>
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