Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2021, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,134
Re: carb leaking gas, what did I do wrong?
This truly is an awesome forum! With all the help and additional searches through previous posts, I feel like I got a solid crash course in carburetors!
As Max mentioned, he reached out and will...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2021, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,134
Re: carb leaking gas, what did I do wrong?
I was really hoping to attend a car show happening this Sat... would it be a good idea to drill a tiny hole in the float (just to get the gas out), then patch it up with some gas tank repair epoxy...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2021, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,134
Re: carb leaking gas, what did I do wrong?
Ok, that will be my next task.
EDIT:
Ah ha! I just removed the carb off the car and pulled out the float and gave it a shake... sure enough, it's full of gas! I wiped it dry and I can see...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2021, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,134
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2021, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,134
Re: carb leaking gas, what did I do wrong?
UPDATE:
I took the top off the carb, removed the inlet valve, all looks good and clean, no crud. float moves up and down just fine...
I left the carb open and cranked the engine (I have a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2021, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,134
Re: carb leaking gas, what did I do wrong?
Thanks Charlie!... I’m going to open the top of the carb once more to check that the valve/needle is seating correctly, and that the float is controlling the fuel correctly...
I’m hoping it’s an...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2021, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,134
Re: Not sure what I did wrong, carb leaking gas
I have a rebuilt fuel pump from Charlie set at 2.5 psi, and it was running fine with no leaks before I opened the carb... I didn’t change anything else??
I just tried it again and it started up...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2021, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,134
Re: Not sure what I did wrong, carb leaking gas
Thanks Charlie, I’m sure your fuel Pump and Max’s carb are good based on all the forum reviews and recommendations, I’m just wondering of I did something wrong?
It was running without leaks until...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2021, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,134
carb leaking gas, what did I do wrong?
Got a rebuilt Stromberg 81 carb from Uncle max, and a new fuel pump from Charlie NY for my '38 60hp. Car is smooth at idle but sputtering when I accelerate hard. After extensively reading through...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 776
Re: Which fuel fittings?
Fair point, but I'd like to have the fitting in hand before starting the job of draining the tank and and removing the old connection. I guess I can just order them both! :-)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 776
Which fuel fittings?
The connection from the copper fuel line to the newly installed gas tank in my '38 Ford standard has a small drip no matter how much I try to tighten it. I'm thinking the old fitting is no longer...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2021, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,528
Re: Bob Drake fuel sending unit / customer service
On top of that, I'm now noticing there is a slow leak/drip at the drain plug on the bottom of the tank that makes my whole garage smell like gasoline. I checked the bolt with a wrench and it's super...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2021, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,528
Bob Drake fuel sending unit / customer service
I ordered a gas tank from Bob Drake, which required that I buy their sender unit also. The shop that installed the tank said the sending unit was pretty stiff and they tried to make it move as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2021, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,553
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2021, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,553
How to remove steering wheel? (1938)
I'm trying to remove the steering wheel from my 1938 standard to restore it.
So far, I disconnected the horn/light switch assembly at the bottom of the steering column and removed the horn button...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2021, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 795
Re: Which fuel pump for 1938 60hp?
Thank you! My carb (81) is packed up and ready to ship out tomorrow to Uncle Max! Do you have Charlie's contact info? I tried sending him a private message here but it says I can only send a PM if...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2021, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 795
Which fuel pump for 1938 60hp?
I have a 1938 standard, 60hp, and want to get a new mechanical fuel pump.
I was looking at model 11a-9350 sold by Bob Drake and a few others that looks like the right one, but then I read on an...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2021, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,804
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2021, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,804
Stromberg 81 vs 97, rebuild or new?
I have a 1938 Standard, 60hp. My carb is leaking fuel and mechanic suggested 3 options:
1. Have mine rebuild by Carburetor Center in CA. (around $300)
2. Use a $60 rebuild kit, with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2020, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 10,237
Marvel Classic Motor Oil
Newbie here, just bought a 1938 Ford Standard and runs great. I'd like to keep it that way. I've seen some posts touting Marvel Mystery Oil (MMO), which I will start incorporating, but has anyone...
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