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History · 08-24-2019, 06:29 PM

I finally cranked the engine today. After rebuilding the carburetor, rinsing the engine out with kerosene, cleaning the fuel lines and all parts associated with that, replacing the gas soaked float and much more. It fired on the second turn and an audible knock was heard, it went away within seconds and ran so smooth. I didn't have any coolant in the system so I only ran it briefly. I promised my son I wouldn't drive it until he was home from school so Im Hoping for next weekend if the radiator is ok and holds water. Fingers crossed.

These engines sound so sweet and solid.

08-24-2019, 06:29 PM	#21
History Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NC Mountains Posts: 689	Re: 1930 Sport Coupe finally!! I finally cranked the engine today. After rebuilding the carburetor, rinsing the engine out with kerosene, cleaning the fuel lines and all parts associated with that, replacing the gas soaked float and much more. It fired on the second turn and an audible knock was heard, it went away within seconds and ran so smooth. I didn't have any coolant in the system so I only ran it briefly. I promised my son I wouldn't drive it until he was home from school so Im Hoping for next weekend if the radiator is ok and holds water. Fingers crossed. These engines sound so sweet and solid.