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| | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 94 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 94 | Not exactly a stoivebolt, but my 1931 Olds will start, run as long as it is primed, then quit. I
ve checked the fuel connection at the carb and the fuel pump is working. I can prime the engine with gas or starting fluid and it will fire right away, run a few seconds and stop. The car has not been run in approximately 18 months. I have replaced the rotor button, distributor cap and condenser. I am beginning to think I have a carb problem. The carb is a Stromberg DXR-2.
Any ideas?
Joe D. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | Float probably stuck closing the fuel off. Tap lightly on the area closest to the needle/seat with a small hammer or the end of a screwdriver. Then try again. If it does not free up you will have to pull it down and clean it. Good luck.
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 94 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 94 | Thanks, I have tried that, first with a screwdriver, then with a small brass hammer. "The Carburetor Shop" has kits listed. So, unless I hear more here, I guess I'll try that.
Joe D. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 94 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 94 | Martin:
You were right on! I think I was just too gentle the first time around. The carb body is cast iron so I gave it a decent smack with the brass hammer ane the car ran better. So I smacked it again and now it starts and runs fine.
Many thanks.
Joe D. | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,052 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,052 | Yep, when in doubt, use Percussive Maintenance. 
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | Don't you just love it when a plan comes together. Run some fuel system cleaner in the gas tank and 
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
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