Recent content by Unclepalmer

Thank you!!!

someone long ago converted the distributor cap to a modern one with modern wires. To change back is it as simple as just replacing with the old style cap and copper connectors? The upper plate looks original.

Thx!

My engine locked up after working on getting it started beginning with setting the timing a few times after cleaning, checking distributer plate, etc over a couple of days. I cranked it last night, didn't start. This morning, locked up, cant crank it, even manually with plugs out. So removed...

My engine locked up after working on getting it started beginning with setting the timing a few times after cleaning, checking distributer plate, etc over a couple of days. I cranked it last night, didn't start. This morning, locked up, cant crank it, even manually with plugs out. So removed...

have reset the timing with a timing wrench that i have used previously on the Coupe (that hadnt run in 10 yrs) then it started right up with basic tuneup. the simplicity of them is what makes it so frustrating!

we looked at that: the ammeter does not wiggle., so prob bad. however, it is passing power between the 2 terminals as we are getting power "downstream". i have an old one i can put in but point well taken. we did catch a couple of shorts inside the distributor lower plate. prob need to...

ok, went out and added a little oil in the cylinders but no change in the reading - 50

It woudlnt start so i started changing one thing at a time. The ignition switch had gotten real lucy-goosy when you turned key off it kept running or you could pull the key out so i changed that first. then the coil, then plugs points condenser. then black jumper wire to coil. so now to...

yep, got gas, even drips out if i choke it too much. Yeah, i keep thinking/hoping its something simple but its not giving in that easy!

This old truck has ALWAYS started. But not now. I have replaced all plugs, points, condenser, starter switch, set timing, etc.... all the usual. Getting spark, gas, ckd wiring connections. Now i am checking the compression and all 4 cylinders are 49-50. I watched a couple of YouTubes and...

Tillitson Carb needed....mainly just the top 1/2 or the whole thing.

Found the cap unscrews after all....

Thanks for the helpful hints. I have a 30AA and have found that 2sides of the shifter are dround flat. But I don't see any logical way to get it out but to remove the 3 "shifting rods" that are secured by small wire run thru holes in the bolts. See pic. Is that correct? Unwire, loosen bolts and...

Thx!