Carburetor, starvation, newbie asks help

[Patrick L.]

Will the car run at certain speed [ say 35-40] and then die at a higher speed [45 or over] ? If so, that still sounds like a fuel flow issue.

Just loosening the fuel cap and going for a ride, or, reaching thru the windshield once it starts to die and opening the fuel cap will rule in or out the fuel cap. I know you said it was good, but, they can fool ya.

Sediment plugging the inlet can be a royal PITA too.

The other info is good. There are quite a few issues that can cause your problem.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Remove the carb drain plug, turn on the gas & let it drain for quite awhile into a container & see if the flow is CONSTANT. You can also see if there's water in the gas.
Bill Test

[jay1922t]

Many thanks for the recommendations and tips...I'm learning.

It dies at idle and at 25-35 mph speed.
I even drove with the gas cap off.
Turning the choke rod a bit ccw also caused back firing at the muffler.
I'll remove the drain plug today.
I removed the tube at the carb and the fuel flows out consistently steady.
Haven't investigated the float, but will do so after I search the Forums for instructions on taking it apart and reassembly.

I like the truck although it frustrates me.

I really would like to convert back to 6 volt for the sake of perceived originality but I don't know how.

I live near Fort Wayne IN, perhaps an experienced Model A'r is nearby.

[George Miller]

sounds like a lean mixture, you might have a leaking intake gasket, or carb gasket.