| Zero | -- 08-31-2018 @ 8:26 PM |
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I recently purchased a 37 model 78 slantback. Located on the dash is a pull rod for the choke and one for the throttle. The throttle rod does not seem to have any effect on the car when it's running. I'm still working out some issues with the engine but this has me confused. Thanks for listening. John
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| 1937sedandelivery | -- 08-31-2018 @ 10:11 PM |
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Hello, I have the same car, mine is a Fordor. It is all original as far as I know. It has been sooo long since I tried the throttle rod. I will check it tomorrow, but pretty sure it was effective in raising the engine RPM. We can compare pics of the rod as it attaches to the carburetor. Is yours original? gregg
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| Zero | -- 09-01-2018 @ 6:21 AM |
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Thanks for getting back to me. Yes the car is all origi nal. I'll take a photo and post it. Carb has since been rebuilt.
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| cliftford | -- 09-01-2018 @ 7:13 AM |
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Raise the hood and have someone work the throttle back and forth and see what is happening. If its working, check and see if the throttle lever is opening the butterflys.
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| TomO | -- 09-01-2018 @ 7:28 AM |
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Try pressing on the gas pedal while pulling out the throttle. When you let off the pedal the engine speed should stay the same. Make sure that the choke knob is pushed all the way in when you make the test. Tom
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| ken ct. | -- 09-01-2018 @ 9:11 AM |
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Looks like your lever on there is missing.If the rod end is attached to the shaft itself,thats wrong. I have extra levers if you need one. That is a 3 piece assembly /// lever,spring and cap. And if I remember the lever points down NOT UP. ken ct. 1-203-260-9780
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| MG | -- 09-01-2018 @ 9:28 AM |
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Send the carburetor to ken ct. to have it rebuilt correctly....
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| ken ct. | -- 09-01-2018 @ 9:56 PM |
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Not rebuilding anymore MG. Have retired from rebuilding due to health issues. Thanks MG for the plug. ken ct Have lots of parts to sell.
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| Zero | -- 09-02-2018 @ 4:36 PM |
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Moving the throttle rod does nothing to the butterflies in the carb. Talked to Ken ct. and he believes it may have the wrong lever on it. Thanks to everyone for their input. We'll get this figured out.
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| MGG | -- 09-02-2018 @ 8:56 PM |
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Go to the search function and type in "throttle arm". Under "48 Carb Question" there are some excelent pictures of all the parts and how they go together.
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| MGG | -- 09-02-2018 @ 8:57 PM |
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Delete - Duplicate This message was edited by MGG on 9-2-18 @ 10:58 PM
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| Zero | -- 09-16-2018 @ 4:58 PM |
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We found out the problem was the end cap on the butterfly shaft was broken. A piece of the end cap that fits into the lever had broken off. Ken set me up with a new piece and it's working as designed. Thanks to all for your responses.
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