After rebuilding the carburetor, I did a bit more electrical work. I replaced the Main lights (7" Sealed Beams). I actually had to pull the old solder iron out, and some heat shrink tubing. I tested the lights and everything seems to be working well.
My Father in Law Miltiades Marinos happened to be around when I was done working on the truck. He remembers the truck when it was fairly new on the North woods. I took him for a spin around the neighborhood. That was more of a spin down in memory lane for him. I drove the vehicle for about 10 minutes and going up the hill from my house the vehicle hesitated a bit (as if it was getting starved for gas). At that point I stepped on the gas and a huge cloud of while smoke came out. I was a bit concerned so I drove it back in the garage.
I did some research on this overnight. The most logical explanation is that my air to gas ratio mix is incorrect. I will have to adjust this soon. I spoke with my brother who is a mechanic and he suggested to run the car and check to make sure the coolant is circulating properly in the radiator. My uncle Dennis Hovde also mentioned that there should not be any concerns with the radiator.
I started the vehicle today again and drove it a bit. I checked and the temperature of the upper and lower radiator hoses is about the same. Good signs.
Here is a picture of the ultimate goal for this project to keep the target in mind while going through all this work.
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| This is my ultimate goal. We are getting there slowly but surely!! |
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