Carberator repair

wallacedw · Jul 26, 2008

This is a carberator (I have the worst time spelling that) for my '48 Dodge Dually. The top air horn that is also the cover for the fuel bowl has a hairline crack in it. I am having trouble identifying the carberator.

So a generic question is can I put JB Weld on the cover to seal it or is it pointless? I would rather braze it but only have a little propane torch job. I do have the rods.

I will probably try it since there isn't anything to lose but I have a rebuild kit and would hate to screw it up and have to buy another.. After rebuilding the carberator, can I take it off (the carberator and or the air horn) a few times without screwing up the gaskets and all.

Any idea where to get pieces or complete replacements? I am not very smart on carberators and which can or can't be used. Idea's where i can find some sites to explain? If I can't get this fixed and can't find one like it, how do you figure out what will work?

wallacedw · Jul 26, 2008

So I took the top air forn off. The float retaining sprig is broke. It isn't included in the rebuild kit so I am now down to getting another carberator, I guess. No use throwing good money after bad. Anyone know where to find old carberators? It is a Flathead 6.

El Toro · Jul 26, 2008

Check with your local auto parts store for a rebuilt carburetor such as Napa or Auto Zone. May be hard to find after 60 years. I probably had one of the last cars to have that flat head
Mopar engine in a 1954 Plymouth. Hal

NEsota · Jul 26, 2008

This is a long-shot but Massey Harris self-propelled combines used Chrysler flat-head engines a long time ago.

rustyfarmall · Jul 26, 2008

I've got a single barrel downdraft carb that I think came off of a flathead 6 cyl Ford. If you could use it, I would deal on it. It is not broken or damaged, but definately will need a rebuild.

CENTAUR · Jul 26, 2008

Do you have standard single barrel(BB)type carburetor which has the model number stamped in the rib that gos down at a angle across the the air horn section which covers the fuel bowl and if the crack is in the section that does not cover the fuel bowl you have nothing to worry about, as there are good products that will seal.A few days ago I think it was(EL TORO)who pictured a can that seals such a situation. CENTAUR

oldscoutII · Jul 26, 2008

NAPA Echlin probably has the largest selection of carburetor rebuild kits of any manufacturer. Additionally, their tech service has always been second to none. (I worked at a NAPA store for twenty years). I suggest you befriend your local NAPA parts guys and get their help or the number to Echlin Tech Service. BTW - Echlin at one time had books with carburetor pictures for identification of older carburetors.

Best of luck.

Anonymous-0 · Jul 26, 2008

Will a carb for a 54 Dodge 6 cyl flathead work? If so, I may be able to find one.

Jim

wallacedw · Jul 26, 2008

Centaur, yep thats the one... but it doesn't translate to any BB numbers I have found. Mine has a 6 (which is the only consistent number on the whole assembly so I think it is a series part number), then farther down the rib it has "E111" then a space then "D8". On the other side is lightly stamped a M8 (which is upside down and then 3L which is right side up.
It LOOKS exactly like the one in the book.

I got the rebuild kit from NAPA, (yes they sure helped me! Took a couple books but they figured out what it was) for $22. I will have to return it I suppose...

I am thinking about fabricating my own float bowl retainer. Not sure how it would work.

The other problem with putting it back together (I have only removed the air horn at present. My thought is to get the major broke items fixed (the fuel inlet needle valve and gasket) is the BB. It was laying in the right area but I don't know where it goes in that area.

wallacedw · Jul 26, 2008

(quoted from post at 17:19:21 07/26/08) Will a carb for a 54 Dodge 6 cyl flathead work? If so, I may be able to find one.

Jim

I think it would... I would appreciate it, if you find one, to let me know the cost. I would sure rather get a better one than mine but who knows... maybe my 'farm fabrication' skills will be enough.

Anonymous-0 · Jul 26, 2008

I'll be down to the farm (estate that needs some serious cleaning up) in a few weeks. I'll look around and see what I can find. If memory serves somewhat I think there is one there. Not sure...Dad had a 54 Dodge that we stripped down and made a trailer out of. I think there were a few parts that managed to find there way to the farm when we moved.

wallacedw · Jul 26, 2008

I sure appreciate everyone's help!!

She is a good truck and deserves to 'come back on line' with the rest of us antiques!

Anonymous-0 · Jul 26, 2008

Chrysler used similar carbs on many, many 6 cylinder flatheads in the 40's and 50's. Although it would be best to get an exact replacement, I bet it would work to use a car engine carb. If I remeber correctly, most of the car carbs used an automatic choke, so you might need to jury rig something to deal with that problem.

You might want to look through Hemmings--someone might have an ad for just what you need. Good luck!

Offandgone · Jul 26, 2008

Go here and look. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=012&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=220260450432&rd=1

wallacedw · Jul 26, 2008

I sure wish I was closer... could use quite a few things off that ol' girl.

Offandgone · Jul 26, 2008

If I was close I would go up to a few 100$ just to try to make it run. It should have a big crysler six in it.

wallacedw · Jul 26, 2008

Yep... the fuel price to go there and back is just to much to get very much into bidding... I onnly need a couple pieces so hopefully it'll go to a good home.

Anonymous-0 · Jul 27, 2008

I have a carb 1bbl can't recall if it came off 40 plymouth or 50 dodge both very similar manual choke numbers on carb 6 595 7fq d642 made by ball and ball for chrysler been sitting since late 60's would need rebuild but in good shape and complete your's for the cost of shipping

Anonymous-0 · Jul 27, 2008

I have a carb 1bbl can't recall if it came off 40 plymouth or 50 dodge both very similar manual choke numbers on carb 6 595 7fq d642 made by ball and ball for chrysler been sitting since late 60's would need rebuild but in good shape and complete your's for the cost of shipping email open

wallacedw · Jul 27, 2008

Hey that's wonderful!!! My email is [email protected].
Worth a shot!!! I think they are veery similar. As long as the base will seal up to the intake manifold I can adjust it.
If you will send me your email I can mail a check or do PayPal...

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