Fargo Fun Again

[55 Fargo]

Hey all, registered 55 Fargo again for the season, took her out for a spin, the engine runs very well. I was driving down the highway at 60 mph, and even with the shorter tires, was only spinning at about 2600 rpm at 60 mph, with the 3.23 diff.

I did discover 1 brake brake dragging, so backed off the adjuster and she is well again.

I did find my carb is getting hot, and then forgot,my heat riser is still seized in the cold position, which does not help in this matter. So have to swap another manifold I have with working flapper. I tried unsuccessfully to get the heat riser shaft to turn, not a chance.

These trucks, empty, and with the short wheel base ride choppy, that's for sure. I do not plan to remove leafs, as I do expect to haul things once in a while, so may have to add some weight in the box, to smooth out the ride.

I hope to have this truck in paint by fall, but am going to take care of all mechanical items first.

After I sold the 47 Chrysler Coupe this spring, I did buy a 1952 Chevy styleline sedan, although I like these cars, I decided my truck project takes precedence and with the recent spike in gasoline, decided to sell it. I have sold it, and got my money back out of it, and will now continue on in true Mopar Flathead fashion, Chevy 216s are okay, but still like  Mopar flatheads much better......

[JBNeal]

I've put about 500# in the bed of the '48, and it smoothed the ride out nicely

[55 Fargo]

Yup, need to do the same. I am not sure what I will use as a weight source, what are you using?

I've put about 500# in the bed of the '48, and it smoothed the ride out nicely

[JBNeal]

big rocks I've hauled out of the corn fields, bricks from demolished chimneys, leftover metal plate from the weld shop

[55 Fargo]

Had truck out again today, this unit needs some front end work, tie rod ends a bit loose so hope to get new ones this week. Have not  got any extra weight in the back as of yet, but will try some this week.

I am experiencing this problem though, carb is getting hot, and gas is heating up, so after a highway run, with engine heated up, when you restart truck after a short time, the carb needs to get fuel delivery to deal with hot gasoline in carb or fuel line to carb. I have this damn heatriser still stuck in the warm up/cold position, has to be the culprit. The engine is not running hot or anything, around the 170-175 mark, no issues with overheating or anything like that. I have to correct this, and hopefullyu it will resolve the problem.

The old truck rides like a truck, and I do not mind, cruising at 60 mph, is no problem, but want to make sure the steering and handling are up to snuff. I also want to install new tires, this time using P235 75 15s on the rear.

Other than these few issues, things are not bad for this beat up ole truck

Edited June 10, 2013 by 55Fargo