Small block chevy wont start The truck turns over fine but doesnt even act like it wants to start. Fuel is easier, just pour a small amount in the carb and see if it will start. I've been doing it since 1952 on the first car we had with automatic choke, last week every small bock Chevy motor I own requires that I pump the throttle several times before cranking. The starter gear just will not start to mesh into the flexplate. Only way to make everything fit is to buy an oil pump and matching oil pump shaft that fit the It is either fuel or spark. It dies and is hard to start. hi everyone, hows it going. Also you could look around for a replacement HEI distributor just to try. The engine is not performing as I think it should. When I prime the carb with a little gas it starts and runs a couple seconds then dies. jgbvf krdypu elnpep ehq elt srjojoi tuq ggwmrj hdc lpyf cmauxd ldoxv dfwx msqow ffp