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Last seen: January 30, 2022 1:30 pm
@davidfrank I found a rebuilt Auto-Lite gen 0n the Foward Look site,GJM-8001A 35 amp.I have a35 amp regulator to go with it. Thanks for the lead.
@davidfrank I have 2 BBD carbs ,both had been rebuilt and run on my 59 before I changed over to a 4 bbl. Iwill sell one or both.
Talked to that plater,does'nt weld pot metal , & hesitant to chrome a pot metal horn ring.
I sent the grandson home with a note to his mom that he can come back when he learns to weld pot metal.That boy can break anvils& bowling balls.I ...
The springs have to be re tempered to restore the ride& height.MY 59 Firesweeps rear springs were straight,no arch left.I bought a new set from Sp...
How did you completely cure the problem? The choke works as it should.
Cranking 20-25 revolutions when cold 7-10 days sitting,2-3 revs after start up.
Thats the set up I've got.I do not have a factory type threaded ends glass fuel filter that fits over the intake manifold.This hard start condition on...
I get 2 strong streams of gas with the engine off.I have a glass reusable fuel filter coming off the fuel pump in the front of the engine instead of ...
I checked the choke & it works as it should,closed at start up & opening about1/8. I poured an eyedropper shot of gas down the air horn & ...
I may have found the cause ,Go to a website called the Carburetor Shop LLC,under troubleshooting.It may be an Ethanol problem.
I'll check the choke .It's a new thermo spring type as stock. I still like to know how the gas can leak down into the intake when the car sits for awh...
No glass fuel bowl,just a glass fuel filter.
Thanks Fred. Did you put the spacers under all 4 legs? My parts book shows them under the front leg's only. Thanks for responding guys.
I ran into the same problem on two different studs.One had been replaced before & tack welded to the back .After grinding the tack off,The stud kn...