Worden18 Posted June 10, 2020 Author Report Posted June 10, 2020 Okay fellas, thanks for all the info. I might be just smart enough to figure it out ? And Keith, thanks for those details, I'll need 'em ? I'll keep you guys posted. Quote
Worden18 Posted June 28, 2020 Author Report Posted June 28, 2020 (edited) On 6/24/2020 at 11:56 PM, keithb7 said: Any luck getting it running Worden? 6-27-20: Yes! I got it, but it wasn't fun. I borrowed my brother's multimeter and made sure I had power from the key switch to the coil and from the coil to the distributor. I reset the points, but realized the little screw that holds the points in place feels somewhat loose and possibly stripped. I think that is my biggest problem at the moment. Upon startup I believe the points are thrown off and have a smaller gap. I'm going to put a completely different distributor in it with fresh points and cap etc. Anyway I finally got it to start after putting new plugs in it. Here's the foolish adventurous part of it all....I drove it 45 miles home! I took the back roads. The truck was only good for about 1/4 throttle; after that I couldn't tell if it was starving for fuel or just didn't have enough spark. I'm gonna go with not enough spark. Temp gauge read between 150-160. Oil pressure was 40lbs the whole way. I tilted the smoker's window all the way so I got plenty of fresh air. Speedometer wasn't working but I estimate I traveled between 30 and 40mph the entire trip, which was plenty fast on the old tires. Even though the truck wasn't running correctly, it got me home, and I enjoyed every bit of the drive! I got lots of thumbs up too. With the temp near 90F and the likeliness that this truck probably hadn't been driven even 25 miles in over 50 years, I have to say I'm quite impressed! Pic #1: driving down a country road wondering if I'm going to make it home! Pic #2: Made it! Photo is from my garage looking out. The neighbor lets me park there if I need to since he doesn't even live there. Edited June 28, 2020 by Worden18 1 Quote
Worden18 Posted June 28, 2020 Author Report Posted June 28, 2020 6-27-20: It barely fits in my garage, and I have to back it in! Reunited with the Meadowbrook ? 2 Quote
keithb7 Posted June 28, 2020 Report Posted June 28, 2020 Great to hear. Congrats on getting it home. Now you can work on it at your convenience. 1 1 Quote
Worden18 Posted June 30, 2020 Author Report Posted June 30, 2020 A pic my realtor snapped the day I drove it home ? 4 Quote
Worden18 Posted July 2, 2020 Author Report Posted July 2, 2020 July 1, 2020: Out for a short cruise around the block. Runs okay up till maybe 1500 rpm or so, then bogs out like I said before. It was still a fun 2 minute ride! My son wants to drive it really bad, but he's not tall enough yet. Nor does he understand double clutching. Once I figure out how to shift it without the clutch I'll teach him. Quote
Worden18 Posted July 2, 2020 Author Report Posted July 2, 2020 July 1: Engine ain't pretty, but at least there's hope I can get it running right. Odometer reads 32K...but currently not working. Measured the hubcaps (2 1/4) so I can borrow the right size socket from a friend. I gotta get these wheels off and brakes apart! Quote
pflaming Posted July 2, 2020 Report Posted July 2, 2020 Check the bolts that hold the top on the carburetor bowl. If they do not have lock washers, or the washers are flat, they will work loose. I check mine regularly. . When even slightly loose the engine will run but only that! 1 Quote
Merle Coggins Posted July 2, 2020 Report Posted July 2, 2020 (edited) I had a similar higher RPM issue after I changed out a set of points and didn't get the spring locked in place right. I discovered when it got over around 1500 RPM the engine would lose power. Upon further inspection I found that the ignition timing would get very erratic and retard greatly over that speed. A close review of my recent work discovered the miss-installed spring. Without the spring the points would float at higher speeds. Once that was corrected, and the dwell and timing reset, it ran like a top. Another possible cause would be fuel starvation due to clogged jets, or a fuel supply issue. But I would check the ignition first. Edited July 2, 2020 by Merle Coggins 1 Quote
JBNeal Posted July 2, 2020 Report Posted July 2, 2020 Are the distributor innards sticking? There's some mechanical weights in there and a breaker plate that can get crudded up, kinda diminishes performance with misapplication of spark timing... 1 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted July 2, 2020 Report Posted July 2, 2020 That's a very rare option on that truck...the twin horns. They have a really nice sound. 2 Quote
Worden18 Posted July 2, 2020 Author Report Posted July 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Dodgeb4ya said: That's a very rare option on that truck...the twin horns. They have a really nice sound. Unfortunately the horns aren't working. I have some serious wiring issues beyond those that I'll have to work out; including TWO key switches that have to be turned on in order for it to start. Why on earth anyone would go that route I can't say. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted July 3, 2020 Report Posted July 3, 2020 On 7/2/2020 at 3:02 PM, Dodgeb4ya said: That's a very rare option on that truck...the twin horns. They have a really nice sound. What he said! Quote
Worden18 Posted July 5, 2020 Author Report Posted July 5, 2020 July 4, 2020: Happy 4th of July fellas ? I got the front end up on blocks, wheels off, and dust covers (hubcaps some call them) removed. I ended up using a channel locks to remove them after all. I think they worked themselves a little bit loose after the drive home last weekend. Quote
Worden18 Posted July 5, 2020 Author Report Posted July 5, 2020 July 4th: Dust covers off. Lots of grease in there. 1 Quote
Worden18 Posted July 5, 2020 Author Report Posted July 5, 2020 July 4th: Front drums are easy to take apart, even for someone like me. I've seen worse assemblies than these. Certainly time for an overhaul. Looks like I'll be skimming the drums at work as well. The look a little rough. Anyone know what the max diameter is? Quote
minicooper Posted July 5, 2020 Report Posted July 5, 2020 Just wondering here if there are disc brake conversion kits for the 1 tons or at least dual reservoir master cylinders? Peace of mind to have the stopping power of disc brakes and the safety of dual master cylinder. That’s one beautiful truck you have. -roland Quote
Worden18 Posted July 6, 2020 Author Report Posted July 6, 2020 July 5, 2020: The passenger front was tight and kept getting kinked, so I got it off with the puller. I placed a brass shaft against the spindle to protect it. Quote
Worden18 Posted July 6, 2020 Author Report Posted July 6, 2020 July 5: This side is pretty ugly too. The shoes are worn down, the drum will need to be skimmed. Quote
Worden18 Posted July 7, 2020 Author Report Posted July 7, 2020 July 6: My son helping me get a rear wheel off. Lugs were tight! Quote
Worden18 Posted July 7, 2020 Author Report Posted July 7, 2020 July 6: Success! We have it up on jackstands, but tomorrow night we'll take off the driver's side wheel. Lug nuts are loose? Quote
48Dodger Posted July 7, 2020 Report Posted July 7, 2020 On 7/2/2020 at 1:02 PM, Dodgeb4ya said: That's a very rare option on that truck...the twin horns. They have a really nice sound. Lol......yeah I noticed that too. Good luck with the rear brakes.....always good to have hep! 48D Quote
JBNeal Posted July 7, 2020 Report Posted July 7, 2020 I looked at the brake service chapter and there wasn't a maximum allowable diameter listed that I could find, but pages were spent detailing how to bond new brake material to shoes...these brakes are set with a gauge that is used after measuring the drum, which is detailed in the shop manual... additional information - brake service 1 Quote
keithb7 Posted July 8, 2020 Report Posted July 8, 2020 (edited) Say .005 was taken off the drum. Doesn't sound like much however I believe some hydraulic and mechanical advantage is lost. Not much I suspect. I need an engineer to help me there! However I have seen the brake pins from the wheel cylinder to the shoes are available in different lengths. Perhaps a slightly longer pin could gain back any possible lost braking force? A friend with a machine shop could prove invaluable! I too like the truck. It's a beauty. Additionally great is to see your son out there showing interest and helping. Hopefully his help is rewarded with driving lessons on that dirt road out in the country side. Set the hook and you've got a gear-head helper for life! I fear my '38 will never see MN. Otherwise I'd surely let him drive it! Edited July 8, 2020 by keithb7 1 Quote
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