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  1. Hi guys, Those of you who have followed my threads over the last few years will remember the issue of the step-up-piston hanging up. No doubt do to slight corrosion in the housing by alcohol flashing off the bowl and getting sucked past the step up piston by engine vacuum. I now check that piston every six months. A stuck closed piston will cause a lean condition at freeway speeds and that is not a good thing. A week ago I did my 6 month check and things looked good except that the piston had a scratch in it like some crap got sucked past it. With all the filters on this car it is beyond me what it was. So, I pilled out the piston and polished it. While I was at it, I got curious. A few months back when Radio Shack closed a bunch of stores around here, I picked up two of the big electronic small part cabinets that were in all the stores. I then used them for things like nuts and bolts, electrical, small hardware and the like. I also set one drawer to nothing but Carter 1BBL small parts. I stripped 5 or 6 carbs I had and put all the parts in the drawer. So, I was able to quickly pull out a bunch of pistons and springs. What I noticed was that the springs looked different. I then examined all the springs close. Guess what? Different. All the springs had the exact same wire diameter. But, they had a number of different coils numbers. I ended up testing 6 or 7 springs. I took the spring that had the largest number of coils, like an extra 4 coils, and put it in the car. I have to say it makes a very big difference in mid-level to full throttle acceleration. Of course that makes sense. With the same vacuum level and a stiffer spring the piston will lift sooner and allow more fuel sooner. This will also allow for a richer mixture at highway speeds. This will provide some benefit in cooling, but of course will use more gas. I know that in the past several people in the know have suggested that with the addition of alcohol in the fuel that the jets could use to be 5%-10% larger to compensate for the BTU loss. A slightly stronger spring basically does the same thing. I will run the car for a few weeks and "read" the spark plugs and see what they look like. I can say that in around town traffic here in San Francisco, and on freeway on ramps, I definitely notice the difference. Since I did not touch anything else, this is an area that people may want to look at to fine tune their cars. James.
    6 points
  2. Hey, It's only been a year... maybe close to two years, but finally I'm sharing a few photos of my Dodge... I've also included a single photo of my recently repaired choke with a now working electromagnetic coil (replaced by a coil from a starter solenoid)... Bob
    3 points
  3. I looked this up in the Carter master parts books... For all lines 1942-53 Chrysler/DeSoto/Dodge/all dodge trucks to 4 ton and Plymouth cars I saw two different step up spring part numbers.. Carter #61-134 and #61-135. Spring #61-135 was the most common one used and also a note that for one model of the 1942 DeSoto the # 61-134 was to be superseded the #61-135. No technical info on the two springs was noted.
    2 points
  4. traveller....just a tip, if you want to quote more than 1 post, click on "MultiQuote", then a box will pop-up to "reply to x posts".....not a big deal, just reply below each post you're quoting. BTW, beautiful car, that grille is sleek.
    2 points
  5. Anybody ever use this site for body/frame info? http://www.route66hotrodhigh.com/TechSheets/index.html "These high quality reproduction body/frame technical sheets (PDF) show exploded views of all major body parts and the corresponding OEM part numbers .In addition there's the electrical wiring diagram(s) ('46 - '49 models only), steering geometry information and frame dimensions. The OEM part numbers are great for verifying that NOS part is indeed the part that you need." Lucky, mine included the wiring diagram. Check out the list for your year/model. The PDF download is free. edit: That list includes many more vehicles besides Mopar.
    1 point
  6. Since today is Sunday and I took this photo today, just have to share. Temp in the 40's with plenty of sunshine, gave into temptation and added approx. 50 miles to the old girl
    1 point
  7. I'd suggest you hook up with John and Traci, from Portsmouth, who own a '47 Business Coupe. PM me your email address and I'll send an introduction.
    1 point
  8. Well it puts on a great show. Any engine that is carboned right up bad, needs the head removed forma thorough cleaning job....
    1 point
  9. You can also use the accessory terminal of the ignition switch.
    1 point
  10. I think grey is an excellent color for these motors. This one looks sweet! And another member with a 55 Chevy, yay!
    1 point
  11. Also, don't forget to put air in the tires on the zero-turn mower, and check the belts. That parking lot field is callin'!
    1 point
  12. I am not sure about the O but I always point out the BOLD USA!
    1 point
  13. Welcome aboard. It's great to see another UK member. I'm in West London.
    1 point
  14. Hi Welcome to the forum. Yet another UK member. Where in the UK are you? I am in Kent. Pete
    1 point
  15. welcome to this forum, greetings from a Belgian "neighbour"... grtz
    1 point
  16. hi ,i am in London and have a 41 and a 48 ,anything i can help with just ask!
    1 point
  17. The negative side of the coil or the ignition switch. Use your volt meter or a test light to find the terminal that is hot only with the key on.
    1 point
  18. Here I am again. Well, it was a morning to tend to all the documentation procedures, and put a dent in the checkbook at the BMV. UGH! But a welcome 60° under sunny skies for Feb. The Beast was washed. That salt spray from transport sure hid a lot of defects that pictures don't show. Worry about that later. Let's turn the key, mash the gas, and go for a ride. A few issues noted during the short drive to put on the list. Those questions. As said, this once beauty has been neglected down to a driver status. Gosh, what a big ol' thing! None of the power assist goodies like on the other 'compact'. Slow and easy going. Got ample stares on the road, some thumbs up from pedestrians, and even a photo shoot. Isn't it fun to be out in old iron, even if it's not perfect? If you followed my intro "On The Loose", you may remember that "beach cruiser" was mentioned. I did hit the beach. Got to train this thing so 'autopilot' gets me there. Ha. But with some photo tricks, do you think it's going to fill the need for such a task? (The trunk will hold lots of beer.)
    1 point
  19. Great work winning on this one. Hope you enjoy it for many miles to come.
    1 point
  20. Best of luck with the car!!! Mark D
    1 point
  21. Welcome from Saskatchewan. My car and I have both lived in Saskatchewan all of our lives.
    1 point
  22. as best I can see..the grille is very low beneath the nose of the hood..that rules out a number of cars...Saab had a very low profile grill but the headlights don't quite fit for some of the cars of the estimated era...picture is not of the quality one can really make out detail of any kind..
    1 point
  23. I think he has an older car. His profile says 39 but the picture is of an older car and p4 isn't a 39.
    1 point
  24. Hi Bob, Fred, thanks for asking. Nothing particular planned for this year, but one never knows — we've sure enjoyed our big journeys in the old heap. The only unusual undertaking for the Dodge so far in 2016 was hauling some old living room furniture to the dump:
    1 point
  25. This is mine, I know the gray isn't correct but, the silver just looks grungy to me. Some of the brackets should also be engine color but I painted things the way I thought the should have bee rather than what they where.
    1 point
  26. i suppose i should show a pic or two of the cargo i picked up today, huh? not that it tested the limits of the truck at all.....bonus, i saw a bobcat cross the road in front of me on the way home. didn't get a pic of that, though. truck looks different...took off the sideboards for easier "from the ground" access. good place on the headboard for my load chains, binders, and tire chains, too.
    1 point
  27. a few pics from past winters, and today's trip to pick up an engine hoist. in the last pic, one can see evidence that the wipers work, and the defroster works.
    1 point
  28. don't let 'em get you down, jb. ivory towers, and all.
    1 point
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