The Ford Barn

Art Newland · 04-12-2017, 11:58 AM

I've spent the last couple of weeks pulling the 7RT carb apart, cleaning it up and getting it back together. Like the rest of the truck, the carb had missing/incorrect parts, and some poor workmanship in general. I installed an oversize throttle shaft, #51 jets, leather accelerator pump, power valve (proper for Holley 94). The float hinge area was severely worn and the pin clearly the wrong size. I soldered up the hinge area and made a shaft, but I have new parts for that coming. Before tackling this project I seriously thought about buying one of the reproduction carbs (might still), also contacted charlie ny about rebuilding it for me, but I really enjoy the DIY aspect of the hobby and it's always good to "know" what's going on under the hood. It has a couple of "nearly" stripped threads that needs addressed also. I've got a lead on a couple of 94 bodys to take care of that. It's back on the truck and I'm surprised that it seems to be working pretty good. Oddly it doesn't miss when it cold, but after warming up good after a drive, it has a very consistent miss at idle. The engine is tired, I haven't checked compression or ignition system yet so I doubt the miss is carb related.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZZny4uzBs8

corvette8n · 04-12-2017, 05:10 PM

Hey Art, thanks for the ride, nice looking truck, l noticed the big smile on your face the whole time.

Thaplumbr · 04-12-2017, 06:30 PM

Good looking truck!!

Art Newland · 04-12-2017, 08:32 PM

Lots to fix on this F1, At least it's drivable at this time, I'm not sure what to think about the miss after it warms up... maybe a sticky valve? It's got new oil in it now and some MMO, probably getting some run time on it is the best thing. It seems to be pulling good now, runs down the road at 50 no problem. We're getting better weather now, so it will get some miles on it.

Lawson Cox · 04-12-2017, 10:42 PM

A little slower with the shift lever, or put clutch all the way in, or double clutch to cut out the slight gear grinding.

chap52 · 04-13-2017, 07:27 AM

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Drive it, love it, tinker on it and don't quit smiling. Thanks for the ride.

flatford8 · 04-13-2017, 07:35 AM

Thanks for the ride!..... gotta have your arm out the window...... next time can we stop for breakfast???.......Mark

GB SISSON · 04-13-2017, 08:03 AM

Thanks Art. That was really fun riding along with you and I think it sounds great. Extra points for the DIY aspect as well!

Art Newland · 04-13-2017, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

A little slower with the shift lever, or put clutch all the way in, or double clutch to cut out the slight gear grinding.

I'm trying!

You'd think with my miles and miles of Model A driving, I'd be better. It is quite a different beast however. Plus, I've only put about 15 miles on it since it has a functional accelerator pump!

Art Newland · 04-13-2017, 01:35 PM

At least a doughnut flatford8

I haven't quite decided if I want to downshift before turning a sharp corner or coast around and then shift, I still haven't a good feel for it. The Model A's large flywheel takes a lot longer for rpms to drop, so once rev'ed for double clutching it gives a little longer "window of opportunity" to get into second.

Compression testing and new ignition parts are coming up next.

RalphG · 04-13-2017, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art Newland

At least a doughnut flatford8

I haven't quite decided if I want to downshift before turning a sharp corner or coast around and then shift, I still haven't a good feel for it. .

Its always interesting to ride along on another old Ford video. I find shifting down (if necessary) after making the turn works best.

Art Newland · 04-13-2017, 03:33 PM

Fun videos Ralph, I hope you can get the engine broke free on that Merc pickup!

Fredb_ · 04-13-2017, 05:37 PM

Nice truck, thanks that was fun!

04-12-2017, 11:58 AM	#1
Art Newland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lynden, WA Posts: 1,564	I rebuilt the Holley 94 and test drive video I've spent the last couple of weeks pulling the 7RT carb apart, cleaning it up and getting it back together. Like the rest of the truck, the carb had missing/incorrect parts, and some poor workmanship in general. I installed an oversize throttle shaft, #51 jets, leather accelerator pump, power valve (proper for Holley 94). The float hinge area was severely worn and the pin clearly the wrong size. I soldered up the hinge area and made a shaft, but I have new parts for that coming. Before tackling this project I seriously thought about buying one of the reproduction carbs (might still), also contacted charlie ny about rebuilding it for me, but I really enjoy the DIY aspect of the hobby and it's always good to "know" what's going on under the hood. It has a couple of "nearly" stripped threads that needs addressed also. I've got a lead on a couple of 94 bodys to take care of that. It's back on the truck and I'm surprised that it seems to be working pretty good. Oddly it doesn't miss when it cold, but after warming up good after a drive, it has a very consistent miss at idle. The engine is tired, I haven't checked compression or ignition system yet so I doubt the miss is carb related. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZZny4uzBs8

04-12-2017, 05:10 PM	#2
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,954	Re: I rebuilt the Holley 94 and test drive video Hey Art, thanks for the ride, nice looking truck, l noticed the big smile on your face the whole time.

04-12-2017, 06:30 PM	#3
Thaplumbr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: jacksonville,arkansas Posts: 160	Re: I rebuilt the Holley 94 and test drive video Good looking truck!!

04-12-2017, 08:32 PM	#4
Art Newland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lynden, WA Posts: 1,564	Re: I rebuilt the Holley 94 and test drive video Lots to fix on this F1, At least it's drivable at this time, I'm not sure what to think about the miss after it warms up... maybe a sticky valve? It's got new oil in it now and some MMO, probably getting some run time on it is the best thing. It seems to be pulling good now, runs down the road at 50 no problem. We're getting better weather now, so it will get some miles on it.

04-13-2017, 07:27 AM	#6
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: I rebuilt the Holley 94 and test drive video Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Drive it, love it, tinker on it and don't quit smiling. Thanks for the ride.

04-12-2017, 10:42 PM	#5
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: I rebuilt the Holley 94 and test drive video A little slower with the shift lever, or put clutch all the way in, or double clutch to cut out the slight gear grinding. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

04-13-2017, 07:35 AM	#7
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,630	Re: I rebuilt the Holley 94 and test drive video Thanks for the ride!..... gotta have your arm out the window...... next time can we stop for breakfast???.......Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

04-13-2017, 08:03 AM	#8
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,945	Re: I rebuilt the Holley 94 and test drive video Thanks Art. That was really fun riding along with you and I think it sounds great. Extra points for the DIY aspect as well! __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

04-13-2017, 01:35 PM	#10
Art Newland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lynden, WA Posts: 1,564	Re: I rebuilt the Holley 94 and test drive video At least a doughnut flatford8 I haven't quite decided if I want to downshift before turning a sharp corner or coast around and then shift, I still haven't a good feel for it. The Model A's large flywheel takes a lot longer for rpms to drop, so once rev'ed for double clutching it gives a little longer "window of opportunity" to get into second. Compression testing and new ignition parts are coming up next.

04-13-2017, 03:33 PM	#12
Art Newland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lynden, WA Posts: 1,564	Re: I rebuilt the Holley 94 and test drive video Fun videos Ralph, I hope you can get the engine broke free on that Merc pickup!

04-13-2017, 05:37 PM	#13
Fredb_ Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 640	Re: I rebuilt the Holley 94 and test drive video Nice truck, thanks that was fun!