1972 Chevy Truck won't start

Welcome to the forum, is the coil in the cap or external? Did you check primary voltage to the coil, usually goes hot when you turn on the key? Your saying, it cranks good, but won't start?

[quote:6bd6b61391="jdl123"]Welcome to the forum, is the coil in the cap or external? Did you check primary voltage to the coil, usually goes hot when you turn on the key? Your saying, it cranks good, but won't start?[/quote:6bd6b61391]

Coil is in the cap. 13.4 volts at the coil during cranking. When I say "cranks good" I mean it sounds "normal". I've checked for spark at each plug and their is a spark. I've also disconnected the fuel line and let it dump in a small container during cranking to see if I'm getting fue. During a 8-10 sec. crank I get about a cup of fuel in the can.

When you operate the throttle, can you see gas squirt down the throttle-bore? Choke adjustment ok? Have you tried starter fluid, to see if it will try to start, when the problem occurs? There is a safety issue using starter fluid. the safety issue is your responsibility, not mine. I have heard of engine damage and people getting burned, trying to use starter fluid. If you use it, that is your responsibility.

Thanks for the donation.

checked the gas. It's squirting fine. Even tried using spray starter fluid, to no avail (used a 1-2 sec. spray. No more. The stuff is dangerous).

I did fail to mention the carb. has electric choke. It is currently set 1 position to the right of the center position. Throttle plate is in the normally closed position since it is cold.

If you have good spark, fuel is ok, timing ok, good compression. It should try to hit? I don't know much about edelbrock carb, you may need to talk to them. They have a web site or used to.