john hess

thank you for your response... I now have a working spare... if I aquire any more 'spares' I will certainly contact you for any parts If needed..

Question for carb gurus. As I am still learning, and rebuilding spare carburetors for my 53 chieftain, my question for you guys is this..... How important are the 2 small brass guides for the metering rods in this carb? I have a functional one in the car. It was just rebuilt and has the brass guides... Now, my project carbs, are both missing these guides.... Are they needed, or can I proceed without them? Let me know what you think.... thanks, John

6 or 8? running or stuck?

where are you located.. manual or auto?

good looking car...... I have a 53

coolant should squirt out and almost hit the frame if not clogged. take the drain petcock completely out of the block and probe with a small wire. if you get a lot of muddy water you still have sediment in the block. if you can, shoot your pressure washer in there until it runs clean. fill with water and drive. then repeat flush. the heat will help loosen the sediment. may have to do this a few times. hard to get completely clean without pulling the head or the freeze plugs. if you are OK with current temperature, just drive and flush occasionally. I cleaned my block with compressed air. this block was sitting dry for 2 years and head was off. I think you can do ok with multiple flushing. hope this helps. welcome to the forum.....

more $$$$$$

so ... how did your trip end with this happening...?

I'm with Phil on that statement 100%

I have done similar and have also reaped the rewards of this 'paying forward in short order... it's not always about money... friendships and knowledge gained just interacting with people through the forums has more value to me than the $$$

if starter was just rebuilt, ...solenoid may be positioned wrong.. there are 4 slotted holes on solenoid base... may need adjustment... yep, been there...

if starter was rebuilt, one or more of the brushes may be sticking also... rebuilt and spun on a bench is different than under load...

odometer is correct... speedo I can live with...

yes, my 53 reads 5 mph over... I'm cheap.. .. I just llive with it, knowing it's 5 over..!!

not sure why picture post sideways. sorry