Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan

Posted by Joe Santana On 2015/11/30 12:08:22

Thanks, JayDub,

Until I had the new timing light and adjusted the timing, the car was hard to start, so I was having to lift off the air cleaner to be sure the choke was open half a dozen times. I wasn't paying attention to it being fully seated. Now it starts great, cold and hot. The brace for the air cleaner is cocked in a way that tilts the whole thing, so I have to twist the air cleaner while tighten the hold-down screw to get it straight. I'll have to remove the brace to adjust it.

In the meantime, I've got the air cleaner seated properly.

Tonight I'm going to adjust the linkage, which seems to be very different between the '48 Carter carb and the '40 Stromberg.

I really appreciate your observations.It's one reason I post a lot of pictures, obvious as many of them must be. I get feedback. "Hey, Joe, I noticed that your ______(name of item)_____ is installed upside down. That may account for the engine's ______problem____.