1950s engine firing then kicking back, what now

[ToddHaugen]

Sorry Daryl, I realized my message was not super clear.  The video was right before The water pump pulley popped off.  I took the fan off but did not realize the fan screws also hold the pulley to the water pump spindle.  So after a could of good almost fires it fell off and all of the belts too.  So I put them all back together and now, no changes, the car does not fire at all.  I verified spark to all cylinders.  The only difference I can identify is the engine turns over slower now that the starter is also turning the water pump.  So if it has compression, starter fluid, and spark but wont fire is there anything to do other than go back to step one and verify TDC and points alignment?

[dn010]

I agree that you're probably not getting the fuel you need to the carburetor. You shouldn't have to use starter fluid, you should be able to pump the accelerator pedal a few times to get the fuel you need. With the engine off, I would second the recommendation of opening the choke by hand and looking down the carb throat as you pull on the throttle linkage to see if you're getting jets of fuel. From there, you may have a poorly adjusted choke preventing the engine from running.