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Hello : First, just want to say, as a proud and excited new owner of a Power Wagon (1947 WDX), it’s been a pleasure finding this site with its wealth of information as well as speaking to various staff members at Vintage Power Wagons who have been informative and helpful beyond all expectations.
I bought this Power Wagon just over a month ago and had it delivered from Wisconsin to my home in Connecticut. The body is in great shape, the bed is a M37 and came equipped with a mounted boom and Tulsa winch. My plan is to use this truck as my everyday work vehicle. I work on a farm about 4 miles from my house and will use this truck primarily as a farm vehicle to bring crops in from the fields and then do short deliveries in town. I also intend to use the truck for boatyard work as well. I have no interest in changing out the engine for greater speed or power and really want to keep things as close to original as possible and even bring things back to their original state like the truck bed for example.
That said, there is an oil consumption problem. The truck was advertised as “ it smokes” and lives up to that billing. Unfortunately, the smoke tends to come into the cab so I have to drive with windows open . The manifold was in poor shape so I had that replaced and had a crankcase ventilation tube and fitting kit installed ( all purchased from Vintage) . The mechanic who did this work did an overall check of the engine including a compression test. All cylinders across the board registered 125lbs, he said the engine appears in fine shape and does not look tired. I was hoping the new manifold would solve the exhaust problem in the cab; smoke/exhaust has decreased and the smell of gas has gone away. There is still the grayish, oil smelling smoke coming in the cab and though it diminishes as the engine warms up , the smoke increases when going up hills even after driving a while. I’ve done an oil and filter change and in checking the oil everytime I go out, I’ve noticed she burns about a quart of oil within a 20 mile drive.
I have zero experience with engine work excepting a few oil changes here and there. However, I am teachable and want to do as much of my own work as possible on this truck so, I will not be a stranger to this site. Look forward to anyone’s thoughts and advise.
Thank you,
David
I bought this Power Wagon just over a month ago and had it delivered from Wisconsin to my home in Connecticut. The body is in great shape, the bed is a M37 and came equipped with a mounted boom and Tulsa winch. My plan is to use this truck as my everyday work vehicle. I work on a farm about 4 miles from my house and will use this truck primarily as a farm vehicle to bring crops in from the fields and then do short deliveries in town. I also intend to use the truck for boatyard work as well. I have no interest in changing out the engine for greater speed or power and really want to keep things as close to original as possible and even bring things back to their original state like the truck bed for example.
That said, there is an oil consumption problem. The truck was advertised as “ it smokes” and lives up to that billing. Unfortunately, the smoke tends to come into the cab so I have to drive with windows open . The manifold was in poor shape so I had that replaced and had a crankcase ventilation tube and fitting kit installed ( all purchased from Vintage) . The mechanic who did this work did an overall check of the engine including a compression test. All cylinders across the board registered 125lbs, he said the engine appears in fine shape and does not look tired. I was hoping the new manifold would solve the exhaust problem in the cab; smoke/exhaust has decreased and the smell of gas has gone away. There is still the grayish, oil smelling smoke coming in the cab and though it diminishes as the engine warms up , the smoke increases when going up hills even after driving a while. I’ve done an oil and filter change and in checking the oil everytime I go out, I’ve noticed she burns about a quart of oil within a 20 mile drive.
I have zero experience with engine work excepting a few oil changes here and there. However, I am teachable and want to do as much of my own work as possible on this truck so, I will not be a stranger to this site. Look forward to anyone’s thoughts and advise.
Thank you,
David
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