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It runs

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:23 am
by John_C
The first attempt at starting my 1953 M37 Canadian model, that has been sitting for several years, failed because of no spark. After several days of consternation I finally worked up the nerve to pull the distributor. Much to my relief it looked like a normal distributor inside. I replaced the points, rotor, condenser, and both caps. I filled the carburetor with fuel and the beast fired right up.

It has 30 PSI of oil pressure and the generator is charging. Since it has a leaky fuel tank I can only run it until the float bowl goes dry. The previous owner ran it by mounting an outboard gas tank on the fender. At least I know it's worth spending some more money on.

John, Grand Bay, Alabama

Re: It runs

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 11:59 am
by just me
Yea! It's always good to get one lit off after years of laying fallow.

Re: It runs

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 1:13 pm
by carolinamv
That's great to hear, lets see some pictures

Re: It runs

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:08 pm
by Cal_Gary
Congratulations John! I remember the thrill when I got mine to run for the first time-enjoy!
Gary