Its Alive

Brett · Post by **Brett** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:16 am

OK so technically its on life support, But I'm still smiling. Over new years I had taken the carb apart and cleaned it thoroughly, and added a gravity feed fuel tank. Then sunday I started on the ignition system. Pulled all plugs and cleaned them, checked the distributor (look suprisingly good inside), and then buttoned all that back up. I also poured a cap full of oil in each cylinder while the plugs were out, and turned it over by hand several times. Put in fresh oil, and topped off the radiator. disconected all wires but the starter, and cranked until I had oil flowing into the filter housing(Batts borrowed from my Dually). Hot wired the coil, and went inside to get the rest of the kids. one quick shot of carb cleaner, and she came to life. After about 10 seconds, all the oil i had put in the cylinders burned off, and she idled pretty smooth, and clean. I haven't stopped smiling much since. Next step get it off life support. BTW The carb is not original. Its a single barrel carter, says ball and ball, and chrysler corp. on it, Any thoughts.

Brett

M-Thrax · Post by **M-Thrax** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:31 am

It is great to bring one back to life ( kinda makes you feel like Dr Frankinstien)

The ETW1 is the correct carb ( click below ) which was originally Ball & Ball who later became Carter.

http://news.webshots.com/photo/10295426 ... NQbIDxfkCB

Post by **Cal_Gary** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:04 am

Hi Brett,
Sounds like you might have the civilian carb-mine also came with a straight up vertical 1-bbl carb. It was a Carter F7T2 or something along that line. I have since replaced it with an ETW1 to keep the original look and functionality.
Gary

Nickathome · Post by **Nickathome** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:09 am

I remember when I got my truck running for the first time. Its a good feeling that you won't soon forget.

As to the carb mine also says Ball and Ball but is an original (as in the picture M-Thrax supplied).

Brett · Post by **Brett** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:46 pm

My carb Is definitely not the ETW1. I've compared it to all the carbs Pictured in the VPW Catalog, and It doesn't look like any of them. It was definitely a butchered install. Maybe this carb came from a passenger car? Oh well who cares I'll add a new carb to the VERY LARGE wish list. I may try posting a pic later for curiosity sake.

Brett

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:56 pm

Brett
There is nothing like making your truck run for the first time in a long while. CONGRADULATIONS!
Rich Szklany

M-Thrax · Post by **M-Thrax** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:15 pm

Heres a picture of a Carter carb that was on my WC-21 and other WWII Dodge 1/2tons with 230 engines

http://news.webshots.com/photo/10407997 ... 2824GpUJWb

SOTVEN · Post by **SOTVEN** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:06 am

One more m37 is drawing breath...Congratulations friend.

Brett · Post by **Brett** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:11 am

Finally got around to getting some pics up of the carb

http://www.g741.org/photogallery/main.p ... temId=2569

Like I said, maybe from a pass. car.

Brett

M-Thrax · Post by **M-Thrax** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:35 am

Looks like a "Carter BBS" single barrel.

Its Alive

Its Alive

Congrats....

Mystery carb