[Repman]

'64 Ford 2000 4 cylinder gas engine starts easily and runs for about 10-20 seconds then stops. It will start right up again and run for about 10-20 seconds and stop again. It will do that over and over again. It also stalls easily when the throttle is increased. It sounds like a fuel supply problem, maybe the carb. Is there a procedure for cleaning or rebuilding the carb or do you think its something else?

 

[NOVAZ27]

Is the ignition a points & condensor syestem? I am sure it is if my memory serves me correct. You may have a bad condensor. They will run fine until they heat up some then quit, cool down then repeat the cycle. My dad had an old Massey with a Continental 4cyl we this scenario happen to. Installed a new condensor Presto she worked like a champ.

HOPE THIS HELPS

 

[Repman]

:thanku: Novaz27 thats exactly why I came to the forum with the question, I would have never have thought to look at the condensor.

 

[Raindem]

Could also be something in the fuel line. When the engine is running the fuel pressure forces the debris into a fuel passage. When the engine stalls pressure is relaxed and the debris settles down, allowing fuel to pass and the engine to start back up.

 

[donimbimbo]

Try disconnecting the fuel line at the carb and let in run into a plastic jar. Watch the flow rate, it should be steady and strong. If you are getting a slow trickle, it would cause the symptom you have.

 

[Hugh-SS/16]

Check to make sure your float and needle are moving correctly

 

[Repman]

There is rust in the gas tank, that settles out in the glass gas filter. Maybe that's the cause. Any suggestions on how to fix that?

 

[4x4_Welder]

Take the tank off, put a few handfulls of small rocks (not dirt), nuts, bolts or whatever you ahve available, add about a quart of gas, and shake for a few minutes in each direction, or build a rig like this on much larger scale:
http://youtu.be/gxDbS7bS9JA

 

[Repman]

Thanks for all your suggestions. i finally got some time to dig into it. I disconnected the gasline at the carborator and there was barely a trickle of gas coming thru. As it turns out the line was clogged with particles of rust. After cleaning it it runs like a champ! Thanks again guys for all your help.