Posted by Patrick HMD on July 05, 2012 at 22:30:54 from (75.9.212.46):
In Reply to: Hello, first post posted by Patrick HMD on July 05, 2012 at 21:51:37:
Yeehaa! Got her done. OK, here's my original post:
I recently bought a 1949 M from Craig's list for $600.00. which I thought was a good deal. First let me say that I saw the M start and run when it was unloaded from the trailer and drove into the shop, and it sounded pretty good. No smoke, no popping, just smooth.
I did notice the carb was leaking when the gas was turned on, but stopped leaking when the motor started running. That made me think that I should get a carb repair kit. Haven't got the kit yet, but did get the tune up video from J & B productions. In it shows the venturi with the long end sticking out, and the short part sticking in. A very easy slip fit. Mine is just the opposite, and it feels like it was forced in, because it won't bulge. I don't want to force it out, 'cause I'm afraid I'll bugger it up. The parts manual also shows the long part in, short part out. BTW, the tractor that the gentleman was working was a SMTA. That shouldn't make any difference, right?
So am I OK with this. Does it really matter which way the venturi goes. Like I said, it was running fine as is.
Also, the float looks like it's sort of caved in on both sides. Is that normal?
A couple of other minor things. The hood has a spliced on piece at the front about 2 3/4" long. Might it have been an "H" hood at one time? Right now it's total length is 41", and it don't fit very well. It feels like it sprung somehow. OK, last thing. It has a square front bolster. Is this common for a '49 M? I think not.
You guys are great, and I've learned a lot from you, and I'm still learning. I'm no expert, when it comes to Farmall M's, still very wet behind the ears. I did grow up around Ford 8N's.
TIA, Patrick
This post was edited by Patrick HMD at 22:49:26 07/05/12 2 times.
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