New Spark Plugs and now NOTHING...
Got all the elements fixed that needed work. NEW fuel pump...works great...New Carburetor...rebuilt and float now works perfectly. Battery turns the starter and cranks the engine beautifully. New 6v coil from napa and new spark plug wires.BUT now it won't start. It would try to start and run a few seconds on starting fluid before??? The only thing I changed since was the spark plugs. NAPA cross referenced the plugs and I got 8 of these Champion Plugs http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Det...+50008+2008013
Like an idiot....I trusted them and threw the old ones away. Will these work or can you guys recommend ones that you know will work for a 1950 BUICK SUPER manual straight 8? REALLY FRUSTRATED! Thought I was finally going to get it running today instead all I did was run down the battery to nothing.
thanks in advance,
sk
New Spark Plugs and now NOTHING
Did NAPA sell you wire spark plug wires, or the modern carbon strands?
You need copper spark plug wires, not the modern type. There is not enuff voltage to push its way thru the modern wires, but the copper works perfectly.
Once the wires are corrected, if still no start then go for AC plugs without an R in the number.
Did you put the spark plug cover back on, is it grounding out the plugs because they are too long?
Check back and let us know what you find out.