GaryBudd

I'm about 6 hrs from Hershey.When is the best time to go there for old car parts?

I got the tubing run and it did indeed solve the problem.While I had it running I thought with it up on jack stands I should see if the cluch is ok.Throw out bearing is hung up on bits of a sleeve. The transmission is marked T2C-1.Where would I go to find replacement parts?The photo shows broken sleeve.

While removing the carb this morning I found anther spot where I might be able to apply Carbkings tubing solution.I have marked it with an arrow.Could this be used? I have to thank all that are working with me on this,I am a first timer with an antique car and I'm doing this alone.

Carbking's solution wold work but where he attached tubing at the top of the carb mine is just a blank boss.I just don't have the nerve to try drill and tap.

Thank you so much.I will build this tomorrow.

My concern is the fact the exhaust does run under carb. If possible could someone post a photo of carbkings solution?

Yesterday after car had not been started for 2 days with throttle closed no leaks,I pushed to full open and leak started again.I have enclosed a photo of spot where gas is coming from. I sent this carb out for rebuild and I am Leary of opening it up and causing more problems.Any ideas ? I have a low pressure fuel pump installed. Red arrow shows where gas is leaking.

Been awhile but started the 29'DeSoto K today.I now have gas leaking from bottom of carb. Doesn't appear to be stuck float.Could this be caused from my electric fuel pump? It is a low pressure 6 volt.If so can someone suggest a fuel pressure valve for me. I have enclosed a photo of my carb . At idle no leak but as I rev it up it leaks more.

Is there a replacement distributor for my car? It is really hard and expensive to find tuneup parts for Northeast distributor.

Need info on which puller to get for 29' DeSoto K. Looks like that may be the only way to get wood spoke wheels off my car.

I have no switch. Yes a model K.

Getting new wiring harness setup. Have any of you come up with a replacement light switch? I know they are very rare and when found very expensive. Seems like there has to be some type of replacement for it.My car will be a driver not a show car. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you Gary

It is red now.#on head 40886 1 Silver Dome,# on block 40829-3.Some sources say that block should be black with silver on head.

Any ideas on where to get this switch or is there a suggested replacement? Got the new wiring harness and need a switch. Thanks Gary

richasco, Thank you for the info.I did check today and you are correct,the throwout is frozen.I started trying to move it a bit at a time.

I noticed no resistance on the clutch pedal while working on some wiring under dash.Through the inspection hole for transmission I can see the lever from the pedal,it moves freely but doesn't touch clutch assembly.Looks to be frozen to fly wheel.This car has not been driven in over 40 years.Any ideas on how to free the clutch disk up?

Very good day here at the garage.Thanks to many in this group who stepped up and helped me thru some car problems.Had the carb rebuilt and she fired up on the first try.Because of the condition of the car when I got it I have some wiring questions.Most everything is cut off or pulled out at the dash panel.The ignition setup is different than the book shows.The coil is mounted on the engine.What is the best way to wire an ignition switch to be able to shut the engine off?Today I had to shut down the fuel pump. As always Gary

Looking for replacement carburetor for 1929 Desoto 6 cyl.Any suggestions for a replacement that would work is much appreciated.

Looking to buy new float for Carter BB-1,model 245SD.The one I have has been repaired to many times.Any help would be appreciated.Mine uses pin mount not clip. Gary

Just installed a Airtex E8902 fuel pump on my car.I'm trying to understand the pressure required.Like so many things on this car I need to learn more.How do I know if I would need a regulator? After the engine starts what happens with pump,does it stop once float shuts off flow? Thank you Gary

Looking for replacement fuel pump.

Sometimes I get ahead of myself with problems.I re-installed starter,I had been hooking it up backwards.Now connected the right way engine turns over great.I have been working on this alone,I guess I need to take more care in what I;m doing.

Seems like I can't catch a brake with this car.Had the starter rebuilt.put it in engine turned over several time then nothing.I have very heavy gauge cables now,new 6 volt battery,does the same thing.Tried 12volt to starter nothing.Pulled the starter again and bench tested,spin like crazy.Pulled the plugs,hand cranked no problem.It's a NE Electric starter model 58H.I have checked grounds and cables,everything seems to be good.I am getting very close to giving up.I need the engine to turn over to check spark and so on.

Thanks for the info hwellens.Can you suggest a supplier for the parts?

Finding it hard to find parts for this distributor.Any help?It appears it is Model TBU,type 10849.Very hard to read label.