Deuce hard to start when hot

[RodUSMC1962]

Hi folks: I have a 1952 studebaker gasser that is very hard to start when hot. I had the carb rebuilt,points,plugs,etc.Use a lead additive with no results. I am told to move the fuel line as far away from the block as possable,and one guy who is very knowledgeable with dueces says to add 1 quart of diesel fuel to a full tank of gas. I appreciate your ideas on this.Thanks Rod

 

[73m819]

Try changing the coil

 

[armytruck63]

Send a PM to Barrman. He is a gasser guru.

 

[wreckerman893]

It could be vapor locking because the gas in the carb is getting too hot once the engine is shut off.

You may need to put a heat resistant spacer between the carb and the manifold.

 

[smoke]

Could be the timing is to advanced. A buddy of mine had a old 350 that would start and run great when cold but once he would shut off start it back up hot it would crank and crank found timing was to advanced. I don't know if gasser have a fixed dist or not. If not fixed I check timing.my two

 

[JasonS]

I made several mods to my truck to improve hard starting: holley encomaster carb which is less susceptible to heat soak, electronic ignition with civvy distriibutor for hotter spark, and 12V armature to spin it over faster.