kented Posted December 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Drained the old gas out. Did a flammability test and it was absolutely terrible lol Purged out the fuel line. Reconnected the line to the carb and I guess with the cold we've had/ car sitting the carb gaskets are shot and its leaking fuel bad. Ordered a rebuild kit that will be here tomorrow. Next weekend thanks for all your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kented Posted December 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) In the process of rebuilding the carb. If you haven't i highly suggest, easier than i thought and lots of the jets/holes were partially plugged I used these 2 very informative videos \ I was able to get the rebuild kit from a local NAPA for around $20. Nice to have a clean carb again. Good news is i've finally moved into a place with a 2 car garage. However the car is located 2hrs from where i am. Wont be back out to the car until the new year so i hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Updates in 2015! Edited June 17, 2015 by kented 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48rob Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 They are pretty good videos! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kented Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 HELP NEEDED! OK so the car is all ready to start. Car sounds like it almost starts however the starter is cutting out right away and disengaging causing it to free spin. Carb is rebuilt. Good spark. New gas. Starter is 6V running 12V. Original as far as I can tell. Is something worn causing it to pre maturely pull out (insert joke here) Any help is greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripster Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I am having the same problem. I took the starter to be rebuild and the shop said it found broken parts and rebuilt it. It sounded different when cranking but still disengaugea after it gets a little hot. I ask the shop about 6v starter on a 12v system and they said it will just make the started turn fasted but shouldn't hurt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kented Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Pulled the starter Looks as though the teeth are damaged? I'll open it up this week and check inside. Ive got a rebuild kit from Andy's. Installed new wiper arms/blades along with new cowl lacing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kented Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 OK flathead gurus I need your help. Installed new starter I got off eBay as the first 1/4" of my old starter was shaved off and I thought that was causing the starter to disengage pre maturely. Car still does not start. Confirmed timing, good spark, rebuilt carb, good compression. We tried to start it about 10 times at which point you think the car would be flooded. Not so, plugs were still dry but we did find a significant pool of fuel in the intake. Do I have a major vacuum leak somewhere? The fuel does not seem to be getting pulled into the cylinders. What vacuum should I be getting during cranking and where is the best place to check? Also any other ideas? Getting pretty frustrated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Davey Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 One simple test with the air cleaner removed, hold your hand over the mouth of the carb while someone cranks the engine over. It should suck your palm down with substantial force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Just FYI; Do not do that to diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyHarold Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Try disconnecting the exhaust pipe from the manifold.. If it's plugged, there won't be any airflow through the engine and it won't run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kented Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Good plan. I'll try these ideas out and update with my findings. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46CoupeSD Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Short term plans: Rear wheel has a major wobble, unsure if not balanced or something worse Kent, Did you ever figure out what was causing the rear wheel wobble? I'm having a similar problem with my '46 Plymouth - driver's side rear wheel wobbles so much, I've had over a dozen people stop me while driving to tell me about it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonaldSmith Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Wobble? Does the rim go in and out as it turns? or up and down? Sounds like bent wheel. If the whole wheel goes up and down. that may be an unbalanced condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Kent, Did you ever figure out what was causing the rear wheel wobble? I'm having a similar problem with my '46 Plymouth - driver's side rear wheel wobbles so much, I've had over a dozen people stop me while driving to tell me about it. Thanks! Jack up that corner of the car and do some runout tests on it. It could go in as far as the hub and drum if the were bent while pulling the hub some time in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Rotate the tires front to back and see if the problem moves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kented Posted May 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Kent, Did you ever figure out what was causing the rear wheel wobble? I'm having a similar problem with my '46 Plymouth - driver's side rear wheel wobbles so much, I've had over a dozen people stop me while driving to tell me about it. Thanks! Yeah the wheel was bent. Havnt had time to change it yet but ive got a solid straight rim to swap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46CoupeSD Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Thanks for the answer! I'll inspect my wheels this weekend and see if I can't figure out what's causing my issues. Beautiful car by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kented Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 (edited) Good news!!! Car finally fired up and the problem seemed to lie in about 3 places, My timing was off 180 degrees, nostalgic spark plug wires had cracked causing poor spark and finally when i re-wired the car to 12V i ran a smaller gauge wire to the starter. This caused the starter to disengage any time it met resistance as it did not have enough power to hold in. I ran a 0 gauge wire that i had spare from my battery relocation. I purchased some Taylor 8mm high performance spark plug wires to replace the cracked ones. Couldn't believe how smooth it ran after sitting for 1 1/2 years, no stalling, spuddering or loss of power. https://youtu.be/oAbsl-TzDx0 https://youtu.be/xTBCciCRNVc https://youtu.be/hUuXJJWqHXU Brakes need some work now as the pedal won't come back once depressed. Car is getting trailer'd up to my new home and garage then i will have lots of updates Edited June 17, 2015 by kented 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbound Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Sounds as good as it looks!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kented Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Finally some sort of an update The car is being trailered to my new home saturday as I didn't think driving 3hrs on a mountain highway was a good test drive haha. Things left to do before on the road are wire headlights, running lights and turns. Clean up some pieces, get the drivers side trim repaired ( don't ask ) and do a once over of the brakes as the pedal isn't returning after being depressed. Trying to at least insure it for the month of November before old man winter returns. Wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I wish you good luck. Its a nice car, enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kented Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 All loaded up! Trunk will be traveling in the pickup bed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 while the trunk may ride in the bed..I sure hope you plan to do something with the hood on the top of the car.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kented Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 HAHA sorry that's what I meant been a long week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) yeah..put the bonnet in the boot....that way it will not fly off and hit a wing as you speed down the road.. Edited August 21, 2015 by Plymouthy Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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