Re: 1930 745 Phaeton

Posted by Thomas Wilcox On 2011/3/17 13:44:56

The left circled item is where the fuel enters the fuel bowl. There is supposed to be a copper crush gasket between the bowl and the fitting. A red fiber washer will also work. Under the retaining nut (which should be an acorn style nut) there should also be a red fiber washer.

Same thing for the dash pot adjuster doo-hickey (sp?): a red fiber washer between the bowl/throat and the valve. If the washer is present, it is possible the small rubber bushing in the valve assembly is shot. You can get a re-build kit for these carbs from the Carburetor Shop or others.

Note: do not over tighten when putting the dash pot adjuster doo-hickey back on. Maybe 3-5 lbs of torque, or you risk cracking the bowl/throat piece.

Tom