74 turns over but is not starting….my fuel is low but gauge isn’t working

[muddy]

I used to leave one fully charged on the work bench. Some clown would always pick up things off the bench to check it out. Only picked it up once. Not so subtle hint to keep your hands to yourself and not touch my stuff.....................

 

[Murray20c8]

Back in the late 70's we had a photographic flash unit that had a 6 pack of caps larger than beer cans. We had a Huge 100 ohm resistor used to discharge it before working on it. My screw driver slipped and the thunder and lightning that happened was deafening and blinding. Luckily (or unlucky) I was looking the other way, but I still see spots! The screwdriver welded itself to the wiring connecting them! LOL

 

[Rruuff Day]

Well... we better stop derailing this thread....I will maybe open a thread in the off topic for automotive themed tricks we played on unsuspecting friend when we were young....

 

[Alweeja]

 

[1st Vette]

So. Did you get it running?

 

[Alweeja]

Nope

 

[Alweeja]

Still not firing. I am not a Quitter

 

[Murray20c8]

Still not firing. I am not a Quitter

What have you actually tried?
Quickstart
Holding a plug wire close, but not touching a spark plug?
Checked the plugs?
etc.

 

[Alweeja]

All of that but not had in carb yet I may try that today.

 

[Murray20c8]

All of that but not had in carb yet I may try that today.

So you have good spark.
So you tried ether (Quickstart) directly into the carb and nothing? Not even an attempt at starting?
When was the last time it ran?

 

[1st Vette]

All of that but not had in carb yet I may try that today.

It will likely start when there are no more parts to replace…. Have you determined that the engine isn’t seized? Pull a few plugs out and try turning the engine with a socket on the bottom pulley if you haven’t already. Worst case scenario but worth eliminating as the problem.