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OK, put in regulator. Set to 2.5 pounds and still dumping gas.

OK, so this morning I did has been suggested and set the idle mixture by screwing it all the way in then backing out 3/4 of a turn. Backed off the idle screw itself so only foot throttle was controlling things. 55 degree garage. Car has sat since last saturday. No choke. Pumped gas twice and it fired instantly. Timing was fine prior to only removing and replacing the carb. Nothing was fiddled with. But oh the blue cloud of a rich running motor. I kept RPM's up some until the blue cloud of running way rich got worse, say 35-40 seconds and shut it down. Puddle of gas. So something is overloading the needle valve me thinks. Going to let cool some and install the regulator I have first before removing carb and checking float and needle valve. Already checked float once but not the needle valve. Will set at 2.5 pnds and see what happens there first. This is a rebuilt carb by a quality rebuilder. All new parts. Was a great carb before rebuild. Replaced the wrong RJH with the correct DRT-08

OK, tomorrow first thing going to dig into the car as today was just too nice to work and instead exercised everyone in the 68 degree temps. I have a question When I first attempted to fire things up after the carb change I only adjusted the idle mixture as described. It seemed mighty rich in the 20 seconds it ran. Is there any other adjustment needed on the ACC pump perhaps? Or perhaps I just flooded it and it was running bad burning off? Float is set and gas is not pouring out. It just drips out if it doesn't fire over. Will see if I can get her to run with the aid of the remote starter switch and being next to the carb to work the throttle and choke. Just a simple jump over from negative battery side to starter correct ? I have a regulator here and pressure gauge just in case it I need to move forward in that department. Going to remove air cleaner prior to attempting restart.

Mileage is unknown. But it is a well cared for car with no rust repair. Cold rain today but a mid 60's weekend coming up. Have a fuel pressure gauge to toss in just to see.

any particular fuel regulator model I need to be looking for ?

are you sure it is not staying engaged at the vac switch? Mine was. The redundant relay was done away with when the car went to 12 volt. Not my doing. Try disconnecting it and bypassing it using a remote starter switch and see if it still hangs up. In the end after 2 failed vac switches followed by a broke starter I put in a hidden bump switch under the dash and just disconnected the vac switch at the carb. Ran a new circuit leaving original wiring intact. Ignition switch still the same. Just by-pass the pedal and vac switch is all. Also installed a mini high torque starter. No more problems.

Picked up the makings to install a temp pressure gauge today and will see about getting that in. Will hook up a remote starter switch. Remove air cleaner. And move the fire extinguisher closer. Do not have a compression gauge and will get one. What should I be looking at for both fuel pressure and compression numbers? Is there a recommended compression gauge that I can grab off amazon prime.? Would this fit the bill? https://www.amazon.com/Compression-Automotive-Cylinder-Motorcycle-Snowmobile/dp/B07C78JH65/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=M2FWH8V0F414&keywords=engine+compression+tester&qid=1579558386&sprefix=engine+compression%2Caps%2C291&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySUVENE5GM1QwUE03JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDYwMjM0M1ZBVjhCTDZZRzAyMyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDI2NDUxMUtOQzY3MjFYV0hWNiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

No I do not. it is still running the same mechanical pump that had been on it and has not been altered in any manner.

Car ran and drove good prior to changing the carb out with none of the issues I am seeing now. Started right up and idled down when at operating temp. Just some lack of power when climbing hills due to vacuum leaks on the acc pump connection. The drips I see are after turning over when I walk around to the side of the car. I have not tossed on a remote starter switch yet. That was the plan today BUT 60 degree's had me installing 2 new storm doors instead. Grr chores.

another one of those idiots that loves the "barn find" TV shows. Hey if we can make it run lets do it and destroy it in the process ! But hey it "runs".

There is a much nicer one for sale in FL right now for 8500 or BO. I had to stop looking at it. Good starting point.

This was a rebuild on a NOS carb done by a person with a lot of experience (not me) in these carbs. All the parts you mention are new. I will pull carb off again and check the needle (new). It is not pouring gas out but dripping out at a good rate.

OK, did as instructed and float was about 3/8th out. Supposed to be 11/16 and was about an inch. So bent the little brass tab and lowered (raised) the float till it was 11/16th off the machined (gasket ridge) area. reinstalled and it is still dripping gas at about 1 drip per second out the air inlet opening. Have not got it running but it will fire up and stumble for a few seconds before flooding out? Fuel pump is standard mechanical that was working fine with the previous carb I had on there. The RJH model. It is dripping just when turning over and not at RPM and worse when it fires over. Carb was totally rebuilt by Bob Clark.

Stupid question here. They say invert carb to adjust. So I am removing the brass bowl and flipping carb upside down ?

OK, was able too combine two parts of the exhaust adapters with a little welding and finished up getting everything put back together. Started cranking and after the bowl to the carb filled it fired over but immediately I saw that gas was dripping from the air inlet for the air cleaner. Cannot get a hold of Bob Clark to see if he adjusted the float level or not so am guessing I will have to remove it and start there. It drips with no choke and no throttle. I have the crappy one I removed to do a trial run and see if I can figure it out. Bob did send a chart on what the float level should be just no instructions on how to do it. DRT-08

Great, like I need another old Dodge. I am just not a fan of buying a car that isn't running to some degree. Do like the car. glad it's 2000k miles away

Any rear brake shoes for a 53 Cranbrook ?

I have a 53 Cranbrook and am curious if anyone can tell me what other 10 inch shoes from other year Chrysler products would fit. Parts geek has shoes for a 50-53 Chrysler for 35.00 bucks (4 shoes) but nothing for a 53 Plymouth. And everyone else seems to think 4 shoes for a 53 Plymouth are made from gold in comparison.

I will take 2 at that price for sure.... I am just finishing sorting out a 31 Plymouth and all that is left is figuring out why it won't stay in reverse.

It could be a valiant in 63. Maybe a 330 wagon ?

The gasket from the exhaust manifold to the exhaust pipe. 2 hole flange gasket. 1 1/2 inch ID with a bolt spread of 3 inches. I can't find one on any search. Anyone know of a source ?

I am thinking Dodge had a 2 door hardtop wagon in 62-63?

I know when I slam the door on my 31 Plymouth PA you can tell it has no wood in the body framing. Sounds like slamming the door on a deuce and half truck. All steel. Nothing to soften the sound. My 31 franklin makes a nice thunk.

In TX I put on original plates on all my cars for I like the correct look. We don't hit with a liberal tax on the plates every year. TX is very easy in that I can register the original plate in a couple of ways. You can go regular or antique. I chose antique auto. That has limited use restrictions like you mention. My insurance also says what the use can be. Not a daily, etc.. as you state but being every day i drive past service shops, auto parts stores, etc.. I am always within the "rules" they set. I also get a huge break because I have "must be stored inside at all times" insurance (duh) Have 7 cars on the policy and being i am the only driver, I can't drive but one at a time so it is dirt cheap. I basically pay for one car at full at price and the rest at near nothing. American Collectors Insurance. And I get towing and even some parts but have my AAA premier as well.

I really like the Maroon 4 door but I have a thing for maroon 31 four doors.