Hard Starting after Sitting Survey

Minetto · 2024-08-31T01:25:59Z

Seems that hard starting after sitting is a frequent topic with many opinions as to the cause, but primarily, evaporation of the gasoline in the carburetor bowl. There are many good recommendations such as priming prior to cranking, installing an electric fuel pump, etc. I’d like to offer an observation based on personal experience and hear what the group thinks. I have a 1934, 1936, 1941, 1948, and 1950 with all original engines. All have Carter W1 carburetors except the 1950 that has a Rochester B. I use ethanol gas in all of them. As discussed in many threads, some crank more than I’d like (it varies) after sitting for more than a couple weeks. I say some, because there is an exception. The 1948 starts quite easily even after sitting for an extended period. The 1948 is the only one that has the optional Carter glass bowl fuel filter at the carburetor. Since the glass bowl is not vented, it stays full. I’m wondering if that extra reservoir of gas is the reason why it starts differently?I’d like to hear what everyone thinks and especially from others who have a filter right at the carburetor. Does the fuel filter help or is it coincidence? Mike

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Topic starter March 22, 2025 8:31 pm

Thanks for responding Jerry, my vehicles have not been started since November but I intend to in the next week or so and will report back. It should be a good test to see if the 48 with the glass bowl filter starts quicker than the others as it has in the past. Even so, I usually do not have to prime them but some do crank longer than others to get gas to the carburetor. All are 6 volt with proper battery cables.

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