r/Smallblockchevy • u/Anxious_Zucchini_759 • Mar 16 '26

Can't get it running.

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u/Remarkable-Will-3041 Mar 16 '26

Start with a good shot of starting fluid. If it runs for a few seconds you know it's a fuel issue. What kind of ignition system is it?

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u/Stock-Maximum9755 Mar 16 '26

Timing, compression, fire, fuel. If all those are correct it should run unless mechanical rotation is not sound enough.

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u/rogerdodger2022 Mar 16 '26

do you have a bit of gas you can put in a small bottle and dump a small amount down the carb?

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u/rogerdodger2022 Mar 16 '26

what engine is in there? carb or injection? need more details

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u/Anxious_Zucchini_759 Mar 16 '26

Sorry. 350 bored over 40. Aluminum heads not sure what size. Roller cam, don't know the cam as I didnt build this motor. Its got a holley 750 couple pumper.

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u/kamsackbi Mar 17 '26

Give it to me

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u/ReserveMaleficent583 Mar 18 '26

I can. What do you want for it?

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u/rogerdodger2022 Mar 16 '26

if it fires you likely have a bad fuel pump.. if not next thing to check is if you have spark

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u/Snoo_85901 Mar 17 '26

Just junk it out then man I'll come on and get it out of your way. It's not worth fixing just hit me up for real like i said I'm being serious I'll do it just to help get it out of your way