Russell L Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Hello, Our shop is currently working on a 1948 Dodge Custom with Fluid drive. I have successfully rebuilt the Stromberg BXVD 3 carb but I don’t understand the point of the Dashpot piston and what makes it actuate. I see how it’s connected to the accelerator pump but I don’t understand how it functions and what its function is. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Doug&Deb Posted August 25, 2023 Solution Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 It keeps the idle from dropping too quickly when you come to a stop. Dodge intended the car to be driven in high gear without shifting. When you come to a stop you don’t need to disengage the clutch. The dash pot keeps the car from stalling. There is an adjustment on the stroke of the piston. The spec should be in the service manual. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Lee Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 The same for carbureted manual trans cars throughout the sixties and seventies; prevent stalling and overrunning (back firing). Used to sell 'em by the dozens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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