1936 Viper Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 After the Flood We had startling floods along the coast in MA last winter January flood 21" brackish water in my garage. Got my other cars out by the time I got to the Dodge it would have done more harm than good to move it. Been working on it since with grandson. Two treatments inside and out with Salt-Away, then two oil changes and filter, transmission drain and refill, rear end drain refill, corrosion blaster on underside. Motor started fine and electrics. Then I think started pulling water in fuel. Drained tank, now draining fuel system, some mysterious layer in fuel bowl. Then hopefully motor runs good againthen wheel bearings and brakes that I was planning on doing before the flood. Will try and attach photos. Any advice gladly accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Wow! A black D2 sedan that seems to be in outstanding condition. I'm jealous. My D2 will require a lot of effort to GET to the point that you are. But I'm sad to hear the misfortune you experienced with flooding. I lost a few cars in June of 2006 to flooding and it was heartbreaking. It seems like you're on your way to recovery. I'm trying to resurrect a 4 door slantback with the help of my 11 YO son and we're not making much progress lately! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 Viper Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 Pete, Definitely some water in fuel not so sure how it got in there. Hopefully getting the last bit out now. Gave it a grease job over weekend, no water squirted out of any fittings (good sign) pretty resilient cars. Funny how the starter and electrics all mounted up pretty high on the engine, so none of that went under water. Still a lot to do to get back to where I was about a year ago with a relatively perfect car. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Nice car. Too bad it got soaked, that flood water can do a number on cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 Viper Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 Does anyone have the source for correct replacement fuel pump for 36 Dodge D2? Car starts if I fill fuel bowl, suspecting the fuel pump not performing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 13 minutes ago, 1936 Viper said: Does anyone have the source for correct replacement fuel pump for 36 Dodge D2? Car starts if I fill fuel bowl, suspecting the fuel pump not performing. Did you try Bernbaum or Roberts?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I think I bought mine from Roberts. Usually there are some on ebay as well. Even new manufacture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I put the numbers of the pumps on your other topic. There are a couple of 1521789 = 1935 DU pumps on eBay; they don't show as interchangeable. If the pump is not working, take it off and look at it. Undo the stirrup hold the glass. Does the glass rock on its seat? If so, the top is warped and it will not "suck". If so, it is straightenable, carefully, gently, with boiling water. Otherwise, it might be the diaphragm - was it good for ethanol? They are pretty simple. If the top needs straightening, I have put the method up a couple of times and can do so again if you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 Viper Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 Thanks Spinneyhill, got the model numbers from your other post will look into rebuilding once I determine this is the problem . Fuel bowl not filling in the carb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 Viper Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Motor now running good, gear box, clutch working, rear end good. Not getting fuel into float bowl. Sprayed float valve couple times think it is fuel pump may have failed coincidentally. Will test then send out to be rebuilt. Then back on the brakes and wheel bearings. Replaced trans gear oil and rear end oil and changed oil and filter twice so far so good. New fender skirts from this forum at least it looks good least it looks good.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptowndodge Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Lee, sorry to hear about the flood but it looks like you and your grandson have got it in order. Looks great with those skirts. Take care. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 Viper Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Installed rebuilt fuel pump from Then and Now Auto ($95) motor purring like a kitten 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 Viper Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Getting there all gear running well, rebuilt fuel pump, float chamber will not re-fill, cleaned float valve as much as I can. Runs well on the fuel in float bowl then konks out. Not quite ready for prime time but getting there. Skirts courtesy of Uptown Dodge from this forum. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 Viper Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 next carburetor rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptowndodge Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Man that looks bad to the bone!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Are you getting good fuel supply to the Pump and past? On my 48 Plymouth and my 36 Chrysler the years of sediment in the tank started loosening up with use and plugged the screen on the pickup in the gas tank. I ended up pulling the tank, then put a few gallons of evaporust in it, once I got all the gas out I could. Let it sit, then cleaned it out. It came up spotless on the bottom as no correctly fitting replacement tanks were available. Cured my starving for gas problem I had been having. I also added a clear in line filter just to make sure nothing else was coming through. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I really miss my 1936 when I see a 1936 that nice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 Viper Posted November 2, 2018 Author Share Posted November 2, 2018 Auburn seeker said: "Are you getting good fuel supply to the Pump and past? On my 48 Plymouth and my 36 Chrysler the years of sediment in the tank started loosening up with use and plugged the screen on the pickup in the gas tank. I ended up pulling the tank, then put a few gallons of evaporust in it, once I got all the gas out I could. Let it sit, then cleaned it out. It came up spotless on the bottom as no correctly fitting replacement tanks were available. Cured my starving for gas problem I had been having. I also added a clear in line filter just to make sure nothing else was coming through." Auburn Seeker Fuel Pump seemed to be working well, had carburetor rebuilt. Engine sounded wonderful did not prime anything started right up. Idled good. Attempts to drive only last for a short time (few hundred yards) then I think carb stop getting gas. My son pointed out to me that when I move the car this happens. So maybe some logic to something else going on in gas tank even though I drained and refilled.. Do not see sediment in fuel bowl so maybe something happening back at the tank. I know if I open carb now there will be no fuel in float bowl. A bit frustrating. South Shore Customs of Plymouth MA will visit me on Saturday to see if they would take on project to help me get it road worthy. I need professional help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Have you replaced the flexible line at the pump! Old lines can break down or kink and restrict fuel flow under load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 Viper Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 38 minutes ago, jpage said: Have you replaced the flexible line at the pump! Old lines can break down or kink and restrict fuel flow under load. Seems to be OK but will check again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Time to hook up the boat tank and figure out where the restriction is if there is one. One of the easiest tools for this kind of mystery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 Viper Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 49 minutes ago, JACK M said: Time to hook up the boat tank and figure out where the restriction is if there is one. One of the easiest tools for this kind of mystery. Contemplated that. I had South Shore Customs up to look at the car this weekend. They just rebuilt a Galaxy that was starving for gas, problems in the tank. It will be a month until I can get into shop. So with a month to wait may implement the boat tank. Glad some one else contemplated this so not a total wacky idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I have driven many cars with my boat tank strapped to the roof. Gravity feed straight to the carburetor. Or, on the passenger floor hooked to the fuel pump. One way to test the pump and line from it to the carb. Temporary of coarse as it looks funny. But being the old guy in the area my neighbors around here are used to some of my methods. I went off to rescue a guy a year or so ago and the boat tank was bungeed to his front bumper. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 On 11/5/2018 at 5:08 AM, jpage said: Have you replaced the flexible line at the pump! Old lines can break down or kink and restrict fuel flow under load. Yes, this is important. Also, yes, the Packard Ivory on the wheel sunburst is supposed to be that yellow. There really isn't anything ivory about Packard Ivory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 Viper Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 Thanks All, It was couple of hidden rubber gas line connections to steel lines that must have had pinholes. I know the one that I replaced near the tank was totally deteriorated (leaking) it was pre-ethanol gas line. So I was losing the "siphon". Running like a champ now in the shop for brakes and few other items. Pump and Carb good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I had a pinhole leak in the fuel line that runs underneath the radiator. Give that area a look too. The brake line runs parallel with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Fuel line that runs under teh radiator? That seems weird. I'll have to look at my D2 to see what you mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 Viper Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 D2 back from the shop after extensive brake work, running gear, electrics, many thanks to South Shore Customs in Plymouth, MA and Then and Now Auto in Weymouth, MA. Will go back in the shop in the winter for re vulcanizing motor mount and trans mount and some work on shocks and rubber bushings. Also trans seals and drill out a broken bolt. And a new windshield regulator installed from This Ole' Coupe. Running good now drives nice. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 She's a beauty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 Viper Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 9/21/2018 at 3:41 PM, Uptowndodge said: Man that looks bad to the bone!!! Rueben back in action your wheel shields on! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptowndodge Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Bad to the bone 100% 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 Viper Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 Back in the shop for additional work. Motor mounts (for more floating power) gaskets, seals, parking brake rebuild, tune up, points and plugs, Work on wipers. Hope to have it back the end of the week. I want to drive 55. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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