Re: 1947 Clipper 6 cyl distributor adjustment ?

Posted by Dave Blandford On 2008/11/6 17:31:34

Thanks for all of the comments and suggestions.

Update - I got the car starting easily; but still running rough. While trying to set the timing, I noticed a significant carburetor leak. Coincidentally, I had purchased a NOS rebuilt carb from an old parts warehouse on Ebay just four weeks ago.

I installed the new carb, and that helped a lot. The old carb accelerator pump must have been shot.

I still have the timing problem; but I have borrowed an "older" timing light & dwell meter from a friend, which I intend to use (with crossed fingers) this weekend.

An additional request for advice - this car has a manifold heat riser which moves; but is missing the spring. Does anyone have a suggestion about finding a spring that might work for my 1947 Clipper ? Wouldn't this be a part that might be scavenged from any number of older cars regardless of make ?

Thanks again for your time and kindness.

Best regards,

Dave Blandford
cell 513-205-3188