Leroy_47_Plymouth

After weeding thru all posts and links I was able to get the engine running. I had fuel, compression and spark. My issue even tho everything was evident I had to inspect the distributor for firing on cylinder/spark plug 1. I used the ping pong ball approach till no. 1 compression was up and watching my harmonic balancer to be close to TDC. All spark plugs out I turned the fan with tension on belt for TDC. Rotor was at 7:00 at no 1 on the cap. Noticed the points gap was extremely wide. Didn't gauge it but close to .40. I reset the points gap on the high lobe to .20. Put it all back together and numerous attempts to run engine. Found it's best to pump gas and hold pedal to floor. The engine showed it wanted to run. Soon after many attempts it started. This engine is a rebuild in 2001 and has not been run since after rebuild. It smoked for 15 to 20 minutes knowing I had poured some marvel mystery oil in each cylinder. After 1/2 hour of running the exhaust was clear. It was relieved the engine runs which now allows me to move onto other work needed.

Paid a visit at an old hardware store where everyone in the city knows you can find any hardware you're looking for. A brief browse in the place and a point in the right direction after a quick description of the soon to be modified ferule I found a brass nipple that had the right stuff for the job. I was able to cut and grind/file to size as I needed to fit into the flaired 5/16 gas line and to the tank with the right length I cut at .407 bored open to .234. Filled the tank with approx 8 gallons of gas. I covered the gas filler with a heavy duty tape, cut a hole and blew in 45 psi of air to fill the line and the glass bowl of the fuel pump. My next task is getting the engine to run. A second carb I have is out for rebuild. With all the advice and help it was all taken into consideration. The ferule is installed, no leaks. Onto the next task to get the Plymouth running since 2001.