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Author:	KidWithADart [ Wed May 10, 2023 2:13 pm ]
Post subject:	Car starts, but barely. 63 Dart
Hey ya'll, I've been dealing with an issue for awhile now and can't figure it out. I have a 63 Dart with a 225 in it and it just struggles to get started. However, if I actually do manage to get it to start it'll only stay on if I hold the throttle all the way down and its clear the engine doesn't like it due to how bad it shakes. I've replaced all my spark plugs, ignition coil, the ballast resistor is fairly new, new fuel pump, and am running fresh gas through a fuel line from a jerry can. My best guess is the timing may be off, but I don't hear any kickback, and am not too sure what running retarded sounds like. Any ideas?

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Author:	Dart270 [ Thu May 11, 2023 3:59 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Car starts, but barely. 63 Dart
Have you adjusted your valve lash? If the valves are too tight, that might cause or contribute to this issue. You should also get/borrow a dialback timing light and check the ignition timing with the vac advance hose disconnected and plugged (to the carb side of it). Best, Lou

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Author:	volaredon [ Thu May 11, 2023 7:37 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Car starts, but barely. 63 Dart
You say coil, plugs replaced but what about cap rotor wires?

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Author:	slantzilla [ Thu May 11, 2023 10:19 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Car starts, but barely. 63 Dart
Plug wires in the right order?

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Author:	SlantSixDan [ Fri May 12, 2023 3:51 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Car starts, but barely. 63 Dart
Your carburetor and choke want attention. Carburetor operation and repair manuals and links to training movies and carb repair/modification threads are posted here for free download. Tune-up parts and technique suggestions are in this post.

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