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48ratrod

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    48 Plymouth Special Deluxe <br />64 Nova <br />... not a car but an 80 Honda CT110 (Great urban commuter!)

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    hmmmm...let me think about this ...
  1. Hi Don... To recap ... Base is solid - but between the lid and the side of the base is about a 3/8" gap around around the base - I know the filter that I replace recently was certainly dirty so its been working on some level - and hadn't noticed any disruption in engine function as a result.
  2. Found this online in my own searches ... perhaps you will find this helpful.... has parts numbers and then use their parts search. http://www.mmpar.com/storevbvs2011/xx6.pdf Parts Search http://www.mmpar.com/StoreVBVS2011/PS.aspx?CategoryID=16&selection=1
  3. good suggestions… Thanks-I have the 306 from the Autolite in right now-and I have another set of the 592 champion plug that I may just drop in to see if that helps anything. much appreciated!
  4. Thanks Jeff… Working on things today-will definitely check those out. there seems to be a good flow from the Excelerator pump it into the car when demand is there - but will check it out for sure. thanks!
  5. thanks again for your input… Sounds like you're having a similar scenario with your '50… any thoughts on what may additionally be contributing to the problem?
  6. when I get out there today… I'll take a photo of the cylindrical base FYI - but it's a solid plate on the bottom - except of course for the air intake to the carb. the filter since solidly on top of the base. I understand now what you and Don are saying regarding the air filter… Just not sure how it's managed to function as it has this long being this way. cheers ...
  7. John ... thanks - going to explore all options ! Don - Thanks again - Re the filter - it was replaced with everything else a couple of months ago when brought out of storage. I will pick up new plugs again ... wish I had that plug cleaner I saw you posted ... thanks gents !
  8. Ok ... thanks - more good knowledge going forward ... will work to address that as I'm sure that's had some effect. But trying to reconcile this in my pea brain - I did buy it that way and ran it for 5 years - not to mention the guy before me. Just can't see how all of a sudden I'm having these problems because of an air cleaner - it was smooth in acceleration with good power previously. When the lid is off - I'm having the same problem - idles great - apply throttle and it gets all rough.
  9. Don - Thanks for the clarification and the info. Good to know but obviously not the cause of my problems then. Re the photo of the air cleaner - I had posted them yesterday back previously in the thread - I guess for ease should have just posted in sequence. Here you go anyways.
  10. okay and update on what I believe the problem is… Today I tested the vacuum advance with a vacuum pump-found it wasn't holding any pressure at all… Seems to be a good explanation - Going to have to find me one - SUGGESTIONS on where to look?? None of the local sources here seem to have one - Re the plugs ... changed them out when was initially getting it going after being in storage ... those were champion - seemed ok and didn't have any complaints - ones I put in now though are Autolite thanks everyone for your help and assistance so far-much appreciated!
  11. hey Rich… Thanks for the suggestion on the breaker plate… Will check this further when I remove the distributor tomorrow. Ran out of time today. Like your way of working though ... something I'll take moving forward.
  12. hey Joe… Check the generator… Everything is A-OK there too - was rebuilt not that long ago as well.
  13. thanks for the suggestion… Voltage from the coil is fine… Running at 6.5… New coil put in when I pulled it out of storage.
  14. Don... will do when I get there. Don ... pics for you
  15. Neil - Thanks - will check the side play out - does something like that just happen or is it just a matter of the ol' straw on the camel's back? Shel_ny - Yes ... I read that posting too - I've picked up another set of points, just in case - haven't got to that stage yet - have to check if they're from China Don - Using a paper air cleaner - its pretty good...
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