Tim Knaup 1947 Plymouth Special Deluxe carb issues

[T Knaup]

I recently had my carburetor rebuilt on my 47 plymouth but I am still having issues with it and I was wondering if anyone knows where I may either get a rebuilt one or if there is another newer or more readily available carb type that I could use. The engine is actually a 1941 engine. 

[allbizz49]

What is it doing, or not doing? Which carb is on there?

[desoto1939]

You stated the carb was rebuilt, was it done by yourself, a certified carb rebuilders, what did they really do to the carb. did they guarantee the rebuild?  What type of carb?

 

You state a situation but are not providing any detail about what is happening.  We all need more info with specific details as to what is happening with the car and the carb.

 

So your statement is like calling a doctor an saying I am sick and he is suppose to diagnose your issue and fix your problem.  You have to tell us the symptoms of your isse before anyoe can provide some input.

 

rich Hartung

Desoto1939@aol.com 

[T Knaup]

As you can see in photos, it is a Ball & Ball. the only thing i can read on the fin is D602, I believe (the rest of the fin is broken off). The carburetor leaks when the throttle linkage is moved on it, leaking out of the front of the carb off of the linkage at the base of the carb. The person who rebuilt it is a retired car hobbyist who restores vehicles in his retirement. I had a spare carb that was left in the trunk when I received the vehicle. The carb that was on it had cracks in the body of it where the linkage came through in the back. He used parts of both to make one. Not sure how much he replaced. I can see new plugs in it. He said that both carbs were very worn, especially around where the linkage is. When I picked up a new gasket for the base of the carb, it was one for a 1950's chevrolet that was actually a match for the gasket, so my thought was that there is likely several carburetors that could be used on the engine. I was in touch with a parts company on the east coast but for a rebuilt one it was $800 and over my budget at this time. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. The vehicle belonged to my father-in-law who is now in his late 80s and in poor health. My hope was to get it running well enough to take him out in it again. 

[allbizz49]

How does it idle? First thing I would do is check the float height. Your leak might be excess fuel dumping out of the base. Probably wouldn't hurt to double check everything on the carb either. If you're on a budget and want to get it going, fix what you have. Odds are if you buy an inexpensive carb, it will need work too. 

[The Oil Soup]

Vics dodge garage has rebuilt B&B carbs for under $300 and Daytona parts has a comparable 1 bbl carb with adjustable main jet for about the same price.

[T Knaup]

Thanks much. I will adjust the float height first and if that doesn't help I will check out Vics. Much appreciated.

[allbizz49]

Hopefully it's something simple like the float height. If not, i don't see a reason to replace your carb unless something internally is royally jacked. A good carb kit is 65 bucks from Mike's. If your buddy went through it, you shouldn't need a kit. Keep us posted on your progress. Would be a shame not to be able to give your father in law a ride in his car because of a carb. 

[desoto1939]

the gasket at the bottom of the arb should have four slots in it. One of the slots will matach up with a hole in the base. This gasket is the one that is to be used if there is no govener on the car.  The carb that you have is a very popular carb.  Also remove the carb and make sure that you have the proper gasket and also that there is nothing remaining of an older gasket.

 

Rich Hartung

desoto1939@aol.com