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Roger that MM - I wasn't very clear with respect to the timing light - you are exactly correct that you can power the light with an external 12V battery - I am getting a self-powered light because the convenience appeals to me

Just had a similar issue with the 27 and it was a bit of crap in the carbie jet. Cleaned it out and all good now.

Checked the vacuum advance today by hooking up a vacuum gauge to it - held vacuum for about 1 second, then dropped right off. I believe we have located our problem. Nobody seems to sell one, so sent it off to Jim Simpson at ODD Parts Fabrication for a refurbish. Expect to have it back in about two weeks. In the meantime, going over the distributor and giving it a good cleaning - especially the weights and springs for the mechanical advance.

Thought I'd provide an update on things... When I last posted I was going to have the vacuum advance rebuilt on for my 622-R Delco-Remy distributor. I have had that done and the guy did a wonderful job (see my website post "Stumbling Along" at http://restoringcornelius.com/stumbling-along/ for more details).

While fixing the vacuum leak helped immensely, it did not solve the problem. I pulled the fuel line off of the fuel pump to start testing it and noticed... there was only the tiniest dribble of fuel coming out So I ordered some 3/8" copper/nickel fuel line and replaced everything from the tank to the engine bay (see http://restoringcornelius.com/new-fuel-line/ for additional info). THAT finally did the trick, and now between the cleaned carburetor, rebuilt distributor/vacuum advance, replacement fuel filter (was replacing those items anyway) and finally the new fuel line, I am happy to report that "Cornelius" is purring smoothly. Managed to get out on a test drive last weekend and had smooth, responsive power uphill and down. The idle is now a steady 850 rpm (feels best there - manual states should be around 800). Very happy.

Posting a pic from the drive - it was a gorgeous fall day here in southern Wisconsin on November 24 - 64 degrees and sunny. Just beautiful.



Too bad I have to put the truck away for the winter soon!

Absolutely beautiful truck, glad to hear you got it figured out and it is now running as it should. Pretty sure I can see the smile on your face from here in Pa.! Enjoy!

That really is a nice looking truck , I bet it draws a crowd where ever you go .

Nice work! Your truck is the same color combo as mine. I just ordered new timing gears/chain and differential bearings and seals. Hope to get rid of some unwelcome sounds in the engine and rear end. It is amazing that there are still guys out there that have these parts. - Stickman 207

Beautiful truck and great photography. Thanks for putting up the picture, glad you got the problem solved and hope you have a few more nice days of motoring before "Cornelius" goes to bed for the winter.

Glad to hear you found your parts! If it's not too much trouble, what were the parts numbers and sources? At some point I will be doing the same work...