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    NEW YEAR 2022

    This forum is filled with great folks who have actually DONE it, rather than just talking about it. Their extensive knowledge and experience is...
    Post by: put-put, Jan 28, 2022 in forum: 1947-1954
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    Running to rich, carbon on exhaust pipe

    I recently cleaned carb and did a rebuild. I have a 54 235 cI and rochester carb. Set float based on specs in rebuild kit Adjusted f/a and...
    Thread by: put-put, Jun 20, 2019, 0 replies, in forum: 1947-1954
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    54 Chevy 3100 throttle linkage

    PM sent--- thanks
    Post by: put-put, Oct 24, 2018 in forum: 1947-1954
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    54 Chevy 3100 throttle linkage

    I need the linkage arm that attaches to the carb and goes down to the pivot assembly for my 235 ci. Can't find anyone selling the rod. Anyone...
    Thread by: put-put, Oct 23, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: 1947-1954
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    Betcha never seen one of these.

    Good on ya Nate! A Carter what??? Just kidding.... Thanks,
    Post by: put-put, Apr 21, 2015 in forum: 1947-1954
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    Betcha never seen one of these.

    Used to allow driver to see in the "blind spot" on your left and next to the left rear of your vehicle. Nate, any place I can get a really good...
    Post by: put-put, Apr 19, 2015 in forum: 1947-1954
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    idle speed drop

    Thanks for the excellent inputs Nate. I had not thought about the 10 gauge wire, excellent input. so, it's more gap = more power to get across...
    Post by: put-put, Oct 3, 2013 in forum: 1947-1954
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    idle speed drop

    Well, it turned out that the problem was the ballast resistor. While checking the dwell and timing, the little sucker started smoking, checked...
    Post by: put-put, Oct 2, 2013 in forum: 1947-1954
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    Old trains and old trucks!

    Great truck! What in the world is that white stuff??? Guess I'm just a Florida Boy
    Post by: put-put, Sep 26, 2013 in forum: 1947-1954
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    idle speed drop

    By the way, I run ethanol free gas. Would an additive help with this problem?
    Post by: put-put, Sep 8, 2013 in forum: 1947-1954
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    idle speed drop

    Thanks for the help Nate! The starting routine is what I use, pulling out the choke, when it's not been cranked in a few days. When warm, no...
    Post by: put-put, Sep 8, 2013 in forum: 1947-1954
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    idle speed drop

    The last 3 times I have driven my truck it cranks and runs great, but the longer it runs the lower the idle speed. I put a lock nut on the idle...
    Thread by: put-put, Sep 8, 2013, 12 replies, in forum: 1947-1954