Re: 1938 Super 8 1605 - adventures with a newbie

Posted by TxGoat On 2023/8/15 7:22:40

I would replace all of the screw type hose clamps with the flat, spring style clamps. The screw type clamps have to be exactly the right size to do a good job on small diameter installations. The clamp in the picture appears to be too large. The spring type clamps are included with some types of aftermarket fuel filters.

The engine should idle at about 400 RPM or a little less. Idle speed is a factor in setting timing.

The idle stop screw should be resting on something anytime the engine is supposed to be at idle. The choke/fast idle linkage may be improperly assembled or missing a part.