1948 power wagon project

[Matthew Welcher PWA]

Take a look at this photo here

[Matthew Welcher PWA]

Todd let me find the early linkage pictures, I completely forgot to get those to you. Let me do some digging here this morning.

[texcwa]

Wish I could help, I took many (several hundred) photos 6+ years ago when I started disassembling of my 49 and looked for a pic of the throttle linkage set-up but mine was completely different (see pic below) the second pic is what I have now (which will be of no help but wanted to share).
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[Todd M]

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is this the correct setup minus maybe a washer next to cotter pin? It was not hooked up when I got the vehicle.

[Todd M]

Texcwa
thanks for the offer. I could not wait and was able to track one done locally. Can not say what the issue with the pump was as it was new. However it’s replacem worked like a champ. Had the truck running once it was in place. Boy was it good to hear it run. LOUD I do not remember it being this loud. I suppose when the fenders and hood get put on it may baffle it slightly.

Matthew
as always thanks for your help in diagnosis the issue and tricks to ensure I as moving forward correctly.

Flushed the engine out with thermostat removed using a Drain King - suggested by neighbor- even thought I had spayed it clean when the freeze plugs were out. Glad I did as more brown-reddish junk came out and I do not need that in my freshly cleaned radiator.

I was hoping to have the brake fluid in but my brake system does not hold air pressure. I will have to track down the issue this week before I attempt to put the fluid in. If unable to find the leak the brake fluid will certainly show me where in the most inconvenient place I can presume.

Missed my goal of test drive this weekend but there is always next.

[texcwa]

Forgot to mention, if your still having issues with your fuel pump, I may have one in the garage that I'm not using since I switched to an electric pump when I rebuilt the motor with the duel carb set-up.

[texcwa]

Todd.

Thanks for posting your windshield pics, I can already see that it looks like my windshield may be pulled in too tight at the top and I may need to raise it up a bit. After talking to Matt about this, I will try loosening up all 4 bolts at each hinge assembly and have my son help hold the window into the closed position while I tighten everything up.

[Matthew Welcher PWA]

It should be pretty simple, the camshaft actuates the arm on the pump, it could be a blockage or something with the pickup tube. Give me a shout if you do not get it going.

[Todd M]

Mechanical Fuel pump help

I have a 1955 Plymouth 230 engine P26*93753* that for some reason the fuel pump does not draw or pump fuel. I can get it to pump when removed by hand. I do not believe a rod or bar is required on the crank. Is that correct? Is there a particular method to install the pump to ensure that it engages properly?

Thanks for any assistance.
Todd

[Todd M]

Mechanical Fuel pump help

I have a 1955 Plymouth 230 engine P26*93753* that for some reason the fuel pump does not draw or pump fuel. I can get it to pump when removed by hand. I do not believe a rod or bar is required on the crank. Is that correct? Is there a particular method to install the pump to ensure that it engages properly?

Thanks for for any assistance.
Todd

[Todd M]

Matthew
Yes I have the seem clips and the middle windshield piece. All 3 need to be installed before I lose or have to repaint them.

I did have my younger son help get a bolt started on each side while I manuvered them into place before he took off for lacrosse practice.

Figured out my error in the two screws that attach the windshield crank mechanism to the windshield. Trying to stuff a #10 32 screw into holes that I had to tap months ago. Used a #10 24 thread as I have a couple of dozen that size. I must say the Greenfield tap and die pieces/sets I got from my grandfather certainly have come in handy on this truck. Never used one before this project and it has been countless times now. Amazing he had all sizes and enough to fill a brief case completely full and more. I always said I need to organize them better but have not to this date.

[Matthew Welcher PWA]

One thing I just noticed, do you have the joint clips for the sides that cover the seam?

[Matthew Welcher PWA]

Todd that looks like it fits perfect very nice job. I have yet to master the windshield gasket and windshield assembly installation all by my self. To me it takes 2 people to do this right and easily.

[Todd M]

Texcwa
Thanks for the helpful advice. Hope to attempt installing the door glass this week providing I can find the clips to hold all the weatherstripping/ channel runs in place.

Had to rebuild the starter this week and it was reinstalled tonight. Engine turns over but working to get it to draw fuel from the tank and run. Been dying to get this thing to run. Jumping from one task to another like a squirrel trying to store nuts for the winter.

Todd

[Todd M]

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