@royal – I thought about that, just not sure how to unfool.  I guess it’ll be trial and error.

I can confirm that @gregj had the right idea, after blowing out the idle jet the car is not stalling at idle any more.  Not completely out of the woods, however.  It now hesitates when up shifting.

good news

OK

Sounds like a plan.

Hoping Dean can still make it with us or at least Saturday and come back Sunday morning – the more the merrier

Now hoping the weather cooperates

Cool

Let us know – everyone learns as you do

@gregj – Preliminary results, not claiming victory because that would be hubris and the gods won’t like it, however, I took the idle jet out, used the air compressor to blow it and the hole where it came from out and then ran the car for 10 minutes in the garage on idle.  Can’t take it out to road test because it’s raining but if it’s dry t…[Read more]

@gregj – Preliminary results, not claiming victory because that would be hubris and the gods won’t like it, however, I took the idle jet out, used the air compressor to blow it and the hole where it came from out and then ran the car for 10 minutes in the garage on idle.  Can’t take it out to road test because it’s raining but if it’s dry t…[Read more]

@schu – Checked the hose above the valve, it’s flowing just fine.

@edsnova – The wire thingie is still attached to the carb so that’s not the problem.  Fooled around with the carb setting before posting this and that didn’t work either.

@gregj – I’ll try blowing the idle jet out if it doesn’t involve having to dismantle the carb.  Not go…[Read more]

If Bill and I meet at the Exxon just South of Baltimore [500 Progress Dr, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090] at 8 a.m. we should make Horne’s no earlier than 10:30 a.m.

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The early (1961-67) tank has the filler neck on the passenger side. If you are hinged on the driver’s side it’s right. If not, you can switch the hinges and the latch without too much fuss. Do so.

The early tank has the filler neck on the top of the tank, at the highest point. That is also good.

The early tank has a somewhat lengthy filler neck.…[Read more]

Horne’s Restaurant and Gift Shop

25532 A P Hill Boulevard, Port Royal, VA

(I saved it)

25532 A P Hill Boulevard, Port Royal, VA

(I saved it)

Ok

I will be there around 10:00.

I will post the the name and address when I get a chance. Slipping my mind at the moment.

Did you by chance, in the effort of pulling off and changing the fuel lines, knock that one little wire thingie off your carb? Idle solenoid!

Look for that wire with a spade connector that’s attached to nothing. If you find it, plug it into the spade on that thing on your carb. Done.

If that don’t work, get out two screw drivers and go to…[Read more]

Sounds like the right ballpark.

Schu, I’m always up for another breakfast. If that diner is convenient for you, I’m in.

I’m  guessing around 10:00. Ed, does that sound right?

Jack

Drinking the rum and coffee will get you happy before we get there…

See you guys there

@schu – I don’t think that’s the problem.  The fuel line below the tank is new and the car was working fine after I installed the shut off valve.  I will run that test tonight or tomorrow to make sure but I don’t think that’s the problem.  I’ll let you know what comes up.

@royal – That’s possible.  I did replace the old hose with new hoses and…[Read more]

One other thought

If the fuel line just below the tank is old and you clamped it as I suggested maybe it collapsed inside when it was clamped while installing the shut-off valve and filter on that end. Can you disconnect right below the shut-off valve and hook a long temp hose to it and run to a can and then open the valve to verify you are…[Read more]

When you guys get a chance give me your ETA coming south my way and location to meet.

Could meet at the same diner but assume it will be earlier then lunch this time so we can beat the Friday night traffic?