Hello everyone. I recently purchased (saved) a 77 Royal Monaco. I'm hoping to get some feedback about a startup issue it has had since purchasing about 2 weeks ago.
It has what I believe is the original 360 V8 and 2-barrel carburetor. The engine will fire up on the first attempt, immediately blow a puff of black smoke from the exhaust, then stall. I've tried to keep it running once it starts, by holding the accelerator pedal in various positions, but it will stall immediately regardless. It only fires up on the first attempt though. Each additional attempt to start the engine, the engine will just crank and doesn't fire at all.
I've replaced the following items so far as a part of routine maintenance:
Spark plug wires
Spark plugs
Distributor Cap
Rotor
New see-thru inline fuel filter before the carb
I've confirmed that there is spark at the spark plugs. When trying to start it, the engine cranks easily and the battery is only 3 yrs old and is fully charged. The new inline fuel filter does have visible fuel and takes on more fuel when cranking the engine. I'm starting to think it is a timing or carburetor issue, or possibly both. I would enjoy hearing your thoughts on what could be the cause. Thank you for your time.
It has what I believe is the original 360 V8 and 2-barrel carburetor. The engine will fire up on the first attempt, immediately blow a puff of black smoke from the exhaust, then stall. I've tried to keep it running once it starts, by holding the accelerator pedal in various positions, but it will stall immediately regardless. It only fires up on the first attempt though. Each additional attempt to start the engine, the engine will just crank and doesn't fire at all.
I've replaced the following items so far as a part of routine maintenance:
Spark plug wires
Spark plugs
Distributor Cap
Rotor
New see-thru inline fuel filter before the carb
I've confirmed that there is spark at the spark plugs. When trying to start it, the engine cranks easily and the battery is only 3 yrs old and is fully charged. The new inline fuel filter does have visible fuel and takes on more fuel when cranking the engine. I'm starting to think it is a timing or carburetor issue, or possibly both. I would enjoy hearing your thoughts on what could be the cause. Thank you for your time.