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flatfoot

06-28-2017 @ 1:24 PM

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Thank you all for responding. I will attack the carb first. I will let you all know.

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06-28-2017 @ 8:45 AM

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Agree with TomO completely - address the carb first before anything else. ken ct's recommendation of Charlie Schwendler in NY is money as well.

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06-28-2017 @ 7:32 AM

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I would recommend Uncle Max on here in Salt Lake City , Utah or Charlie NY both are on the Fordbarn web site also. They are the best of the best. ken ct.

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Just finding a Sun machine to check pout the distributor, is not enough. The operator should have experience on the machine with the early Ford V-8 distributors. Most of the people that I would recommend, live quite a distance from CA.

You live in pretty hilly country, so your mileage will not be as good as we get in the flat country of the Midwest.

I would address the leaking carburetor first. It is not only affecting your mileage, it is a fire hazard. If you are unable to stop the leak, I suggest that you contact the local regional people for suggestions on who can rebuild your carburetor on the West Coast.

You can also improve your mileage by having the 11A advance mechanism installed in your distributor. Cliff Green of the Northern Virginia Regional Group does this.

cliffgreen@cox.net

Here is a link to an article that he wrote on distributors.

http://www.nvrg.org/Valve%20Clatter/Archives/2011/VC0511.pdf

Good luck and let us know how things turn out.

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06-27-2017 @ 11:11 AM

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No black exhaust or anything like that. I going to try and find a Sun Machine here in Redding CA. Thanks a lot.

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06-19-2017 @ 7:46 AM

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Here is a link to adjustments on the Stromberg Carburetor. When you read it pay particular attention to the fuel pressure statement. If your fuel pump is providing too much pressure, it will force the needle valve open.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/Flathead_trouble-carbs_34-38strom.htm

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06-17-2017 @ 7:34 PM

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I have 3:54 gears, '39 trans.

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06-17-2017 @ 7:32 PM

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Not much, but got about 9-10 mpg before. Still had the carb leak though. I don't know how to set the float?. Thought I would try thicker gasket?.

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06-17-2017 @ 7:58 AM

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Did your gas mileage change from what you were getting before the engine rebuild?

Have you checked with the person that rebuilt your carburetor? It should not leak after a rebuild.

You can post all of your answers in one post, everybody can read them.

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06-16-2017 @ 2:06 PM

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Thanks for the response. I will take your advice and see what transpires.

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