Recent content by BrentFreeman

Just an update, problem has been solved. I got a rebuild kit from local old Ford shop. 4-5 cans of carb cleaner, and a jet wrench. No problems with dis-assembly really. The float chamber had a bunch of buildup in it. I think it was from drying out, plus a little bit of rust from the tank...

Just an update. Before I messed with the carb(other than spraying carb cleaner on it), I decided to do a compression test on it. Looks like the carb may not be my issue, or at least not all of my issue. I got a 60,0,85,20,60, 85,90,85. Appears to be at least 2 pistons not having compression and...

I am getting about 300 mmHg according to the gauge, which should be 12 inHg if my conversion is correct. Needle doesn't bounce while idling with choke. Is this correct vacuum? I can't find a number other than for other engines, which is suppose to be more.

I replaced the flex line that goes from the firewall to the fuel pump when I replaced the fuel pump last week, and the fuel filter that was located there. I also have stuck new autolite 386 sparkplugs in. Continue to have the same problem. I just checked the line between the tank and the...

Vehicle: 1937 Ford Pickup 85hp V8 21 stud flathead with a Stromberg 97 Carbutetor in a 1938 Body style. So looks like a '38 with a '37 motor, which I hear is quite common. Problem: Truck will start and idle with full choke and a slight amount of throttle, soon as partial choke truck immediately...