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Out for a nice cruise this evening. Looked at the gas gauge, 1/2 tank. Good to go. Felt like it should be time to fuel up, but I like to run down to 1/4 before topping off. About 25 miles from home she sputtered and lurched. I was on a small town main street at about 15 mph. I pulled the choke, turned on the electric fuel pump and she re-fired and got me to the top of a small rise where I then coasted to a safe spot near a Dollar General store. I pulled the air cleaner and the glass bowl on the carb was all but empty. I turned the key on to restart the electric pump and got a small shot of fuel. Started it and it ran a few seconds and quit. Gauge still showed 1/2 tank. I took the fuel cap off, shook the car and listened, nothing. I walked into the DG store and asked if they had gas cans, he said he didn't think so but they would be in row 11 if they did. They did have one 2 gallon can. I bought it and the cashier asked if I had a problem, so I told him what was happening and that I didn't believe the gauge. He went on a rant about these new cars and how complex they are. I told him it was a 1941 and he kept apologizing for his rant. The guy behind me in line offered a ride to the gas station and back, but I declined as it was only a block. They both walked out to get a look at the car though. I brought two gallons of gas back, was offered yet another ride on my way back, and put it in. Ran the electric pump for a few seconds and fired it right up. Drove to the gas station and put another 3 gallons in to get home. Still reads 1/2 full. I swear it ran better with the air cleaner off on the way home. Maybe just the sound, but it felt quicker to respond to gas pedal inputs. Bottom line, trust your instincts, I felt it should need gas, but I went with the gauge. Next thing, pull the sender and test it. My guess is that it's stuck. Might try smacking it before I pull it. But even if that frees it a removal and inspection is in order.

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Los_Control I admire your ability to stick to it and get it running again after that long. Good job.

Good luck with the changes. Please keep us in the loop.

A quick call to Mr. Asche may be all it takes to verify what you are looking at. He either rebuilt it, tested it, inspected it, etc, or he didn't. As far as price, I am not the one to know. I am cheap. In my opinion, for my purposes, there are too many other viable options to pay an outlandish price for an OD. Having said that, if one fell in my lap for a couple hundred bucks, I would grab it. Above $500 I would probably pass. To be fair, if it were something I really wanted, or needed, I would pay up for it. I guess in the end it comes down to what YOU consider a fair or reasonable price. Your car, your money, your question to answer. Good luck.........

First drive of the year this evening. Only a couple of miles, but it sure felt good.

Keep us posted when you resolve this please. I am curious.

I know it doesn't answer your actual question, but Vintage Power Wagons sells new rod bolts and nuts.

I had fog lights on my 41 Dodge and removed them. I like the look better without. So, I guess no surprise I would vote for the smaller ones.

Off the original topic but somewhat related. Anyone used Fluid Film, Woolwax, Krown, etc. as a rust deterrent?

We were in the 90 something percent range here. Total cloudy and sprinkling rain from the start through the most coverage. Looked out a little later and the sun was out. About 1/3 blocked by the moon, got to see that much.

We always had dogs, I love dogs. We had cats too, the last one went missing a couple years ago. Our neighbor has outside cats that hang around our place sometimes. I don't mind, they are good mousers. Our last dog was a Chocolate Lab named Coco who we had to put down the same week I lost my Dad. Hardest thing I have ever done. My wife said "no more", she can't handle the loss again. I hate the loss, but the joy when they are with us outweighs the loss for me. Just about the time I thought we might be ready to adopt another dog, 7 years ago, my daughter adopted a rescue. Remmy is a terrier mix with an unknown background, although the vet says his past was very bad based on a physical exam and his obvious trust issues. Remmy is a lone wolf, he doesn't like other dogs, or cats. He takes a little while to warm up to most people too. He and I became best friends quickly. Although he lives 2.5 hours away, we visit often, and we dog sit whenever needed. When his human brother was born, it really freaked him out. I slept on the floor in the living room with him for about a week until he adjusted to a baby making baby noises overnight. My grandson is now two and they get along pretty well, but sometimes Remmy just needs his space. We brought him home Monday after Easter to stay with us for two weeks, a longer than normal visit, but my daughters family has several things going on over the next couple weeks and rather than shuttle him back and forth, he will just visit with us. I love it!

I started the Dodge and moved it back and forth a foot or so in the garage last Saturday. I do that occasionally. Let the engine come up to temperature too. Thought about moving some stuff and getting her out, but didn't. Monday we got enough snow that they salted again, wasn't a bad winter, just hope it doesn't drag on. Seeing folks getting out and about is great.

Not a lot going on here either. Still taking care of 80% of the house work and cooking as my wife continues her recovery. So now that I have a little time, on to my latest project. I am tired of one of my vehicles always being in the way when I have to plow, or when I want to get something else out of the garage. So, I started parking my truck on the far side of the garage. It is about a 4-12 pitch down from the garage and it is tricky to get into with a telephone pole and guy wire nearby. I decided to fill the area up to garage level and either build or buy a carport of some type. Entry will be simplified by better angles if its level. Dirt never goes as far as you think it will. I ordered 4 tons of shale for fill. Moved it with a shovel and snow plow on my four wheeler. Looked to me like I needed a little more, mind you I had estimated 3 tons would do it. I got 4 more tons delivered and again shoveled and plowed. Still not enough for a 12X24 pad. I think 4 more tons will be more than enough, but I thought that last time too. Out here at the deep end it uses it up pretty quick.

I like what TodFitch said, that's what I would do. But if you don't want to go that route maybe pick up a running flathead and do an engine swap. Facebook seems to have guys doing v-8 swaps and selling off flathead stuff fairly regular lately. Iknow, they are everywhere until you need one, but it's an option.

I hit the "Thanks" button so you could have a trophy! (Best crash) Heal fast! My wife broke her Femur a couple months ago, but has nowhere near as cool a story.....

My-off season project wrapped up yesterday. The plan: 1. Remove the three in the tree shift setup 2. Fabricate and install a 3 speed floor shifter. The process: 1. Removed the front floor section and disconnected the linkage from the transmission 2. Scoured the internet for 3 speed floor shift ideas 3. Hatched a plan, in my head, for how I would do it. Spent hours deciding. Came up with a workable plan. 4. Removed the column mounted shifter and linkage. Whoa!!!!! This is the point where the plan changed drastically. After several days of staring at the now naked steering column, I just couldn't do it. I would start taking measurements and look up at that steering column, stop what I was doing, and ponder it overnight. It didn't look or feel right. It needed that shifter to somehow complete the look and feel of this car. So, I made a new bushing for the shifter shaft, lubed and adjusted everything, reinstalled all the parts I had removed, adjusted the linkage, put the floor back together, and sat behind the wheel and smiled. All is right with my machine again. For 33 years I have said "I wish I had a floor shift". Careful what you wish for. I am glad I changed my mind. That three in the tree is as much a part of this car as the flat head engine. I remember I had read a post somewhere that said something to the affect of "If it ain't on the floor, throw it out the door". And I agreed wholeheartedly, until the other day. Now I say "If it's a good three in the tree, let it be". Long post to say a little, I know. But, it speaks to the emotional attachment I have with this old car. It's not fast, loud, flashy or worth a lot of money. It is odd, quirky, and different. In other words, perfect for me!

I think Vintage Power Wagons calls it a Crankshaft Pulley Hub. Check with them for availability on your application.

The wiring diagram I looked at online does indeed show the BAT terminal wire goes to the ammeter.

Also keep in mind when these cars were daily drivers everyone was driving one. Everyone dealt with similar power, stopping, handling, lighting, etc.. Today a lot of modern car drivers have no idea what you can and can't do relative to the things they do.

I know it was done regularly back in the day, but today? Push starting a Desoto, sounds like a segment on "Worlds Strongest Men" competitions. Sorry, my feeble attempt at humor. Seriously though, I have found this thread thoroughly enjoyable. Lots of different ways to enjoy these old cars. Restoring, modifying, patching, hacking, driving, or simply viewing. Nothing wrong with a less than concourse restoration in my mind. The problem is people will hide that fact when trying to sell. Be open, be honest with yourself and others. I've had my share of folks tell me what they see wrong with my car, it seems to make them happy somehow. Hell, I know what's wrong, I built it! Still building for that matter. I like looking at 100 point show cars, but I love driving my old Dodge. I would drive it anywhere, properly maintained and with a toolbox and common spares I feel confident. My wifes confidence level, not so much, LOL. But I don't want it for my daily driver. It is a pleasure vehicle, therapeutic if you will, like my motorcycles once were. Wrenching or driving it usually clears my head and makes me smile, and sometimes I need that. My daily, I just want to get in and get from point A to point B, not looking for any particular "experience".

I like it, but it might have more money invested in paint and chrome than I have in my car. ?

Nice work.

Thank you sir! Very much appreciated!

Any chance of getting a nice clear picture or scan of the paperwork in that DragFast box?