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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: Wicinski56 on November 11, 2021, 10:28:40 AM

Title: Starting problems.
Post by: Wicinski56 on November 11, 2021, 10:28:40 AM

126 bis cranking OK but refuses to start.Have had recent new cylinder head gasket,overhauled the carb,new plugs,points,condensor.One plug wet.On the occasions when I have just about got it started it runs and starts well all day but plenty of white smoke from exhaust until it engine reaches temperature. Any advice welcomed!

Title: Re: Starting problems.
Post by: Pete126 on November 11, 2021, 09:06:04 PM

Have you re-torqued the head, and did you have the head skimmed and pressure tested

Title: Re: Starting problems.
Post by: Wicinski56 on November 12, 2021, 09:09:38 AM

The head was skimmed and generally overhauled. It was professionally fitted. The car runs great when I have managed to get it going in recent weeks but at the moment all it is doing is turning without firing.

Title: Re: Starting problems.
Post by: Pete126 on November 13, 2021, 01:31:37 PM

It's steam coming out of the exhaust, do a compression test