Recent content by Lukes31a

UPDATE: I cannot even express the disappointment in my friend I had helping me with the car... I was going to make an excuse so I didn't sound like and absolutely goon but long story shot he was holding the throttle wide open thinking he was holding it closed. So I thank you all for the advise...

Alright ill pull the carb tonight and do some looking around and take in all your suggestions and give you all an update. Thank you!

When I get back on it tonight ill look for air leaks, as far as my plugs go they're about the opposite. They're pretty blackened.

Due to my accelerator return spring being broken the linkage isn't hooked up I have a buddy that sits and holds the throttle by hand. Even with the throttle closed all the way it still is in high rpms.

I forgot to mention, I disconnected the linkage already and checked the throttle plate and know that it does moves and had a buddy close it by hand and it still is basically full throttle. As well I have backed the idle screw back until it is almost about to fall out with no luck at dropping the...

After a decent amount of work I successfully put the engine in and got it hooked up. When I bought my late 31 tudor it came with and extra whats supposed to be a rebuilt model a engine. However, upon starting it up it revs up to what seems like full throttle. Once running if the choke is pulled...