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TomO |
07-04-2011 @ 7:54 AM
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Thanks for updating us Paul. Enjoy driving your 41.
Tom
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pbc64 |
07-03-2011 @ 10:21 PM
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just want to let everyone who advised me with my carb problem may 28 gas getting into the oil. my problem was float adjustment. since i adjusted it i have no gas in the oil. i will be making a gauge but my original setting with the paper gauge was perfect thanks again paul
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carcrazy |
06-03-2011 @ 12:46 PM
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You can purchase a new oversize throttle shaft from some of the vendors (MAC'S sells them) for about $20. Use a reamer to enlarge the throttle shaft bores for the oversize shaft and you have an inexpensive repair.
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TomO |
06-03-2011 @ 8:34 AM
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A Stromberg base will not fit the model 59 carb. If you are leaking gas at the throttle shaft, you are also flooding due to the conditions described earlier in this post. If your throttle shaft is leaking vacuum, it can be replaced. Vintage Speed sells replacements and rebuilds the carburetors. http://www.vintagespeed.com/
Tom
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cboprxw |
06-03-2011 @ 8:07 AM
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my first time on. i also have a 1941, will a stromberg base fit the 59 carb. my throttle shaft leaks but the rest of the carb is ok. new base is $119. new carb is $299. thanks
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pbc64 |
05-31-2011 @ 7:25 PM
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h*llo will double chech my settings this week and get back from the very beginning i had ruled out the fuel pump so to be safe i rebuilt anyway i will pull the top of pump off and check for fuel your right those gauges are not that great once i know i get the float exact i can make a proper gauge i still see no more gas in the oil so far i will get back latter this week paul
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TomO |
05-31-2011 @ 8:45 AM
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Paul, your float is still set too high. The bottom of the inlet to the accelerator pump is 1 1/16" in the carburetor that I measured. The correct fuel level is 11/16". The cardboard gauges are difficult to hold perpendicular the the gasket surface and if it leans your float level will be too high. Take the time to make Supereal's gauge. It fits around the float and reduces the chance of setting the float too high.
Tom
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supereal |
05-31-2011 @ 7:30 AM
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The usual source of gas in the oil is a leaking fuel pump diaphragm. The fuel runs down the breather tube from the lever slot. Gas can't run out of the carb unless the engine is running, and it usually takes more than a high float to do that. Many non resistant carbs leak. Stray pieces can make their way into the carb and jam the float needle. I'd pull the pump and see if there is gas in the lever area. In any case, gas in the oil is serious, and can lead to bearing failure. W
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pbc64 |
05-31-2011 @ 6:28 AM
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ford 38v8 your welcome and thank you and everyone who gave there advice i never really thought it was the float but i was on the other hand leaning towards it next time i hear somebody they are getting fuel in oil have them double check that float thanks again paul
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ford38v8 |
05-30-2011 @ 9:48 PM
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Paul, Thank you for getting back to us. It is pleasant to know that at least some of our advice is heeded with good results. Too many times the questioner is not really ready to listen to our advice.
Alan
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