[Pedr]

The Dodge WC51 that I was supposed to take to Corowa has a few serious problems that I am slowly working on for a mate.

The radiator died and is apparently beyond repair - so looks like a new core is required.

But the other problem is to do with the fuel system ( I think )

She runs like a dream on the open road ( except for the loosing water problem ) but taking off and changing up can be a bit of a problem. Almost like a flat spot.

John Biddle, somewhat of an expert on antique automobiles, says that his Dodge ( the one that Lang drove to Europe ) had problems with take off originally too. He fitted a perfect NOS carb. but the problem didn't stop - He found that it was a stretched timing chain.

However, it could be that the carburettor might need rebuilding as it is a bit of an unknown quantity. Herein lies the problem. I know from the manual that there were 2 types of carb. Zenith and Carter. But we can't identify the one that's fitted to the truck. It doesn't have any numbers on it at all. Can anyone help?

Then, the air filter doesn't seem to fit properly. It looks like it should come off easily, but won't. Instead it fouls on the firewall. Can anyone advise as to the reason. Obviously I could cut the firewall to fit, but there must be a reason ( i.e. incorrect parts fitted ) as to why this would be occuring.

Finally, does anyone know where I can get the special alignment tool for the crankshaft pulley when removing the timing chain cover.

Thanks Mates

Pedr