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The first attempt at starting my 1953 M37 Canadian model, that has been sitting for several years, failed because of no spark. After several days of consternation I finally worked up the nerve to pull the distributor. Much to my relief it looked like a normal distributor inside. I replaced the points, rotor, condenser, and both caps. I filled the carburetor with fuel and the beast fired right up.
It has 30 PSI of oil pressure and the generator is charging. Since it has a leaky fuel tank I can only run it until the float bowl goes dry. The previous owner ran it by mounting an outboard gas tank on the fender. At least I know it's worth spending some more money on.
John, Grand Bay, Alabama
It runs
Moderators: Cal_Gary, T. Highway, Monkey Man, robi
Re: It runs
Yea! It's always good to get one lit off after years of laying fallow.
"It may be ugly, but at least it is slow!"
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carolinamv
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Re: It runs
That's great to hear, lets see some pictures
Re: It runs
Congratulations John! I remember the thrill when I got mine to run for the first time-enjoy!
Gary
Gary
Cal_Gary
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500