How To: C15a Wire-3 restoration

[Jordan Baker]

Well I’m happy to report the carb rebuild went very well. Last week when I reinstalled it it had a poor idle performance. I realized that the low speed jet that I installed from the kit was different than the one I removed from the carb. So I took it out and replaced it. I also blew some high pressure air through the passages to make sure they were clear. Once back on the truck it idles very well. I took the truck for a drive down the road. All was great except for a flat spot on acceleration. I know the pump jet is good as the leather was replaced and I get a steady stream of fuel when push the throttle arm. If I feather the pedal the truck accelerates as per usual. Once up to speed the truck cruises quite nicely at 40-45mph.

With this confidence I took the truck on a drive for the OMVA showing at the Brantford Military Museum. It was a 126km round trip. No issues were encountered on the drive there and back.

After the show I had a few guests come back to see the vehicles and the shop. It was a great catch-up with Barry and Stefan. Yes that’s Mr LWD Parts himself. Unfortunately my visit got cut short as I had to leave for a fire. Regardless it was great to see them both.