1942 Dodge Truck Carburetor Fix! Tuning, A Test Run, And A Dodge Truck History Lesson

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  • Опубликовано: 24 май 2024
  • In this video: Carter B&B carburetor overhaul; how to repair a warped carburetor top plate (for some applications); how to properly connect the vacuum advance line on your Dodge or Chrysler flathead engine; an example of the difference between a pipe fitting and an inverted flare fitting, and the importance of understanding the two; a discussion of Dodge truck model designations 1939-1947 (TC, VC, WC, WD, etc.); and much more.
    This 1942 Dodge WD21 is back for one more episode I wasn't even planning to make. But a horribly leaky carb seemed like a problem worth diving into, so here we are. Hopefully I can get this old Carter carburetor to keep all (or most) of its fuel supply on the inside instead of pouring everywhere as it does now. And if that works out, we just might have time for a test run - and a history lesson. ‪@rocketresto‬
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Комментарии • 145

  • @bigwrenchtech
    @bigwrenchtech Месяц назад +16

    I’m here because I heard there was cake

    • @robertlee9395
      @robertlee9395 Месяц назад +3

      I brought a knife, I heard there was Cheesecake.

    • @Daniel-fd3wp
      @Daniel-fd3wp Месяц назад +5

      Was it ice cream Cake from UTG. 😂🤷‍♂️

    • @kenjohnson3641
      @kenjohnson3641 Месяц назад +4

      I heard corn dogs

    • @butcher390
      @butcher390 Месяц назад +2

      Someone say , cake 🎂 😋 ??

    • @kart70
      @kart70 Месяц назад +3

      I'm here because the cake is a lie!

  • @burthenry7740
    @burthenry7740 Месяц назад +4

    When I was a kid, I liked building model cars. The experience of assembling small parts, using the instruction sheets and diagrams was very helpful when I started rebuilding carbs, starters, generators, etc.
    And I heard you use the governor and generator terms correctly. But then, I have tinnitus! 😁

  • @user-lq3ss9xf8c
    @user-lq3ss9xf8c Месяц назад +7

    Rebuilding a carb, very proud of you. I was about 14 yo when rebuilding my first carb, pops had taken it apart and got totally frustrated and smartly walked away to chill, I took the pile of parts, and the exploded assy diagram, put it all back together, car ran great afterwards..

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад +3

      I was 17 when I rebuilt my first. It was a Carter BBD, which I have had a love for ever since. I thought I did a good job, but I made one minor tactical error. They include multiple base plate to main body gaskets, and I neglected to verify I was installing the right one. The car fired up and ran great - until it got warm. There was no idle fuel, because the passages were blocked by the gasket. It was worth making the mistake for that lesson to stick with me.

  • @Wayfarer001
    @Wayfarer001 Месяц назад +6

    It's never a rant when your spewing facts

  • @dantupper1784
    @dantupper1784 Месяц назад +3

    Yes, the older iron sure is neat looking and love the Art Deco Styling- but the average person was lots smaller then, too.
    Nice truck, cool to see it roadworthy again.

  • @SE-me2pt
    @SE-me2pt Месяц назад +8

    Thanks for the history lesson, highly appropriate for Memorial day. Although I'm kind of a peace creep my family has had many patriotic veterans. Gramps was a WW2 sharpshooter. His service left him disabled. Miss ya gramps!

    • @tonyb3864
      @tonyb3864 Месяц назад +3

      God bless your grandfather. ❤ A real American Hero. 🇺🇲

    • @SE-me2pt
      @SE-me2pt Месяц назад

      @@tonyb3864 Thanks, he had several citations EAME theater ribbon with two bronze stars, purple heart with one bronze cluster,C.I.B, meritorious and distinguished unit awards, and more, he was very humble but I've always been dang proud on his behalf.

  • @ryanomalley430
    @ryanomalley430 Месяц назад +1

    That truck is really cool! It’s neat to see the ancestor of the more modern dodge trucks and how far things have come since then.

  • @Angelina-xj5zd
    @Angelina-xj5zd Месяц назад +1

    Living in a place that rains constantly must be a challenge. Speaking from the "sunshine" state.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад +1

      It can be at times. It’s not my favorite but there are other redeeming qualities.

  • @martind701
    @martind701 Месяц назад +3

    Jamie your experience is so spot on!

  • @idaholineman5788
    @idaholineman5788 Месяц назад +3

    Really dig this old truck and the cool content it has given us! Flatheads are just cool.

  • @Hotdaddy536
    @Hotdaddy536 Месяц назад +2

    Excellent job jamie.. reviving old carburetors is a lost art ..you nailed it as usual.. I've always liked old trucks..they are fun I've worked on a few..dodge made some pretty durable trucks in their day..help keep them running .. Cheers 🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @moparedtn
    @moparedtn Месяц назад +1

    They really are wonderful old trucks. Driving one is one of those damn near "bucket list" things
    I'd wish upon any enthusiast, especially Mopar folks.
    Should the improbable happen again in whatever time I have left above dirt and one finds its'
    way into my life again, it'll do nothing but improve my less-than-sunny disposition.
    Thanks as always, Jamie.
    - Ed on the Ridge

  • @brucejessie
    @brucejessie Месяц назад +1

    I'm a Ford guy, and even though you seem to have a disdain for Ford products, and mention it snidely at times, I still love your channel. I really appreciate your sense of humor and your even-tempered, laid-back approach to everything you do. Keep up the great work. 🙂 Bruce, in Eureka, CA.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад +1

      I’ve had a few Fords over the years - and I will certainly have more in the future. Haha. I promise that my disdain for Fords has been well earned - it’s not just because they aren’t Dodges.

  • @beljames1563
    @beljames1563 Месяц назад +2

    Puts me in mind of my brother's old 51 b series pilot house. That one was a 3 speed fluod drive. Used to put it on the old Milwaukee road Trax in Doty and run over to Raymond. Great fun, tho I doubt legal😮.

  • @throckmorton8477
    @throckmorton8477 Месяц назад +2

    Wow! I'm impressed! Someone who actually knows about inverted flare fittings, tapered pipe tapped holes, and on your previous video you knew what a core plug was! Most everyone else has devolved into calling them freeze or frost plugs. Even when they are installed in the air passages of some cast iron or cast aluminum intake manifolds.
    I've always felt that if a person can't get the simple things right, what else are they wrong about? Anyhoo, great job!!👍

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад +2

      I have to admit that I only stopped calling them freeze plugs because people bothered me about it several times. I know that’s not what they do, but it’s a common colloquialism. Anyway - thanks!

  • @walterwhitaker1395
    @walterwhitaker1395 Месяц назад +2

    An old couple were in their pickup headed to town when the wife said " I really miss the old days when I would cuddle up to you and lay my head on your shoulder while you drove around. The husband said me too but I haven't moved!

  • @Alpha-ro8sc
    @Alpha-ro8sc Месяц назад +3

    Your projects are reminiscent of the nonsence I participate in around here. Without the required blood letting. (It's tradition around this house)
    Keep up the good work!

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад +1

      Haha… you think I don’t remove chunks of skin and let out varying amounts of my own blood on a near daily basis 🤣 I’m staring at a hole in my hand from last night as we speak! And wondering if my tetanus shot is still good…

  • @BigBoxDodge2020
    @BigBoxDodge2020 Месяц назад +2

    It doesn't have to be fast to look awesome. You did a great job and by the way, I just started working on my tractor, it's a 50's something Ford 8N. Working on wiring, gauges and implement attachments. One of these days, I'll get back to working on my Dodge Van that still needs a 5.9 engine.

  • @wiggyjones
    @wiggyjones Месяц назад +2

    I learned a lot, thanks! Note to self; remove doubled up gaskets.

  • @AceFace50001
    @AceFace50001 Месяц назад +1

    I really love the new "armpit cam". It's a win! 😁

  • @Wayfarer001
    @Wayfarer001 Месяц назад +1

    I've NEVER been on any U tubers live,commenting,but to listen to your gopel,I may just sell my soul...lol

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад +2

      You’re definitely welcome to join. Most of us don’t bite. Haha.

  • @OldsmobileSBRocket
    @OldsmobileSBRocket Месяц назад +1

    Our 56 carb never gave a stitch of trouble. Part of the reliability of these flat heads. My Uncle got one running that sat for over 40 years. He put a battery in it and fresh gas and it ran. Our 56 1 ton ran for years without water, four freeze cracks in the block.

  • @user-KrackerJack
    @user-KrackerJack Месяц назад +2

    That's a cool old truck. A 2 speed rear end would be cool too , just my opinion

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад +1

      Agreed - and definitely a common sight in this sort of truck.

  • @linwoodlane5721
    @linwoodlane5721 Месяц назад +1

    Looks so cool , even if its slow , rattles your fillings out and has the turning circle of an oil tanker . still want one

  • @richardbates2367
    @richardbates2367 Месяц назад

    I'm still liking the swept line dodge cab ramp truck swap idea Jamie sir..

  • @michaelnault5905
    @michaelnault5905 Месяц назад

    People like you spend all your time fixing things people like me shamelessly messed up. When you're not picking your phone up off the floor :⁠-⁠) Very cool truck!

  • @todddenio3200
    @todddenio3200 Месяц назад +1

    Once the paint gets buffed out I think that truck is going to be gorgeous. If memory is right I think production of civilian vehicles stopped in February if 1942 which is why the 42's are rare

  • @rockystanaitis2908
    @rockystanaitis2908 Месяц назад

    Thank you again for awesome content and closure on this vehicle. You are very good at telling a complete story.

  • @tonyb3864
    @tonyb3864 Месяц назад +1

    Another fine how video. Many thanks. I really enjoy them.

  • @noberet
    @noberet Месяц назад

    Love those era trucks! Thank you Jamie!

  • @rickrice3221
    @rickrice3221 Месяц назад

    Thanks for the post - I’ll be referring back to this one when i finally get around to installing the Mike’s Carbureator kit in my P12’s B&B.

  • @walterward8164
    @walterward8164 Месяц назад

    OK, you made me MISS MY 46 Chev. half ton. 🤥💜👍

  • @butcher390
    @butcher390 Месяц назад

    Another reason why , love your content . Throughly enjoy the history lessons
    #DodgeBrothers 🇺🇲
    #ProfessorJamie 👨‍🎓

  • @Oldjohn52
    @Oldjohn52 Месяц назад +1

    Yay! A DDG video for me whilst I drink my iced tea reward for mowing (most) of the lawn.

  • @carlbernard4197
    @carlbernard4197 Месяц назад

    At 11:07 like the shifter knob! 😊😊

  • @user-cg1ki9gt4p
    @user-cg1ki9gt4p Месяц назад +2

    really a nice truck sir.

  • @musclecarmitch908
    @musclecarmitch908 Месяц назад

    Awesome fix for a awesome old truck!👍

  • @Cstoreri
    @Cstoreri Месяц назад

    Like the Homage to Charles Phoenix….”Bask in the glory “

  • @walterpchrysler9446
    @walterpchrysler9446 Месяц назад +1

    Great videos series have enjoyed them. Love my 42 1/2 ton, fun truck to drive and I can hit 50!!! with mine. Yes the interior room in those models truck are very cramped inside. Thankfully they addressed this problem in the 48 model year. My 48 is a much more comfortable truck to drive.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад +2

      Nice! I traded a synthesizer and some speakers for my ‘46. We flat towed it four blocks to a friend’s place with the driveline brake. I adapted a ‘66 single pot master cylinder to get the brake pedal to do something, ratchet strapped the bed to the frame, converted to 12v with GM alternator, added trailer tail lights and 12v headlights, dumped some fuel and water in various receptacles, then fired it up and cruised it home 30 miles at night at about 50. It did great, but did crud up the glass fuel bowl and filter a couple times. That was a cool truck, and I have regrets for not doing anything more with it.

  • @Daniel-fd3wp
    @Daniel-fd3wp Месяц назад

    You gotta love the small daycab window off the back of those old Dodges. 👍

  • @ShadsGarage0221
    @ShadsGarage0221 Месяц назад +1

    Beautiful!

  • @kenjohnson3641
    @kenjohnson3641 Месяц назад +1

    Cool truck

  • @user-hi2ev7ug4l
    @user-hi2ev7ug4l Месяц назад

    Enjoyed the history or your rant...good content and thanks...🔧🔧🐐👍

  • @greghansard357
    @greghansard357 Месяц назад +1

    I don't know why seeing original steel fuel line cut, with rubber line worm clamped on the stub is so disappointing to me. First world problem, huh? More coffee. Onward & upward! Thanks for sharing with us Jaime.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад

      I’m not a fan either, but replacing that wasn’t on my list.

  • @mikekutzner7416
    @mikekutzner7416 Месяц назад

    That is a nice looking truck

  • @BeefSupreme2-oc4zt
    @BeefSupreme2-oc4zt 16 дней назад

    A friend of mine has a 1929 REO Speedwagon 2-ton. If you think the cab on this 1942 Dodge was small, well then that 1929 just went "Hold my beer.". 😄😄😄😄

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER Месяц назад

    Nice vid, love the '42 🤜🤛

  • @The_Painter31
    @The_Painter31 Месяц назад

    @Jamie, I watch several channels and one of them Casey LaDelle uses a camera that clips onto his hat and makes watching you work so much easier and would be great for the driving.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад

      I have that attachment, a wrist mount, a chest mount… etc. It’s just not me.

  • @PhaQ2
    @PhaQ2 Месяц назад

    Just a reminder, tighten the fan belt and stop forgetting things. 👌

  • @joshjesch6000
    @joshjesch6000 Месяц назад

    Safety squints 😆 🤣 loved that. Awesome video as usual. I love green Dodges.

  • @jimbo5728
    @jimbo5728 Месяц назад

    I just had same problem with new needle and seat! Intermittent geyser. Put the old ones back 👍

  • @gregrhein1632
    @gregrhein1632 Месяц назад +1

    Love it. Thanks helping to preserve her.

  • @pcbullets8726
    @pcbullets8726 Месяц назад

    Great video as always dude!

  • @Vegaswill714
    @Vegaswill714 Месяц назад

    Cannot comment on the alphabet soup Dodge used to designate the truck models back then, but I do agree that Dodge trucks from that era are very cool.

  • @cowthedestroyer
    @cowthedestroyer Месяц назад

    loose belts have been my issue as of late. I have a million of them for small blocks yet not a single one will tighten up my alternator enough. YAY time to talk to the guys at the parts store who wouldn't know a distributor pickup from a knock sensor

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад

      You’ll be lucky if they know what either of those things are…

  • @OldsmobileSBRocket
    @OldsmobileSBRocket Месяц назад

    I found the aftermarket needle and seats on Carter BBD's are also junk. Happened to a friend who rebuilt one. You know how many times coasting to thr side of the road and pulling off the engine cover on my 77 Dodge Van to pull apart the BBD. Not a Carter fan, the YF 1BBL on Ford's is exhibit A.

  • @bradsrestorations1085
    @bradsrestorations1085 Месяц назад

    Very cool truck

  • @giladdaniel1
    @giladdaniel1 Месяц назад

    Nice one!
    Do more on the PW serious.
    I think there is also a wm type "m" stands for military.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад +1

      Yes, that is correct. The Power Wagon series went through several designations. My ‘48 was a B-1-PW-126. Later, they were the WDX. When the W series Power Wagon (four wheel drive counterpart of the regular D series truck) hit the market, the original Power Wagon was still being produced - and it continued to be through 1968, after which it could no longer meet safety standards in the US. They had long touted it as the “military style” truck, and its final designation in line with the other contemporary trucks became WM300.

  • @rockystanaitis2908
    @rockystanaitis2908 Месяц назад

    Also Peg from Zip Ties N Bias Plies built a camera/phone stand from old speaker magnets and a Milwaukee drill battery. Perhaps you need one.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад +1

      A friend actually sent me a magnet mounted phone holder. That’s what was vibrating apart in the first video on this truck 😅

  • @metal2951
    @metal2951 Месяц назад

    Cool Truck👍

  • @louislepage5111
    @louislepage5111 Месяц назад

    Nice tutorial, thanks 😊

  • @user-cg1ki9gt4p
    @user-cg1ki9gt4p Месяц назад +1

    thank's for the ride.

  • @killeda_gtr
    @killeda_gtr Месяц назад

    that was fun

  • @racer6583
    @racer6583 Месяц назад

    Mmm WF are the most bounce for mile ever! and never use them to get logs where the road doesn't exist, you'll bounce your head off the roof, I still get headaches when I see those trucks. But I still love em.

  • @RustyFuel
    @RustyFuel Месяц назад

    The elbow view. That’s a new one. Is that the new TicToc trend. ??

  • @raimoe4512
    @raimoe4512 Месяц назад

    To much fun

  • @paulshea2560
    @paulshea2560 Месяц назад

    Happy memorial day everyone

  • @robertwest3093
    @robertwest3093 8 дней назад

    To think that cars used to be this SIMPLE.

  • @brivas3343
    @brivas3343 Месяц назад

    Find two cabs and make one extended cab out of them. A guy I know did that with a couple of 1928 Ford AA trucks. Turned out pretty nice and he is over 6 ft tall.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад

      It can definitely be done. Lots of Dodges done that way these days. But it’s not for me. I’d just keep the two trucks 😅

  • @jamesretired5979
    @jamesretired5979 Месяц назад

    nice

  • @JeffMiletich
    @JeffMiletich Месяц назад

    You did call the generator a governor. It's OK., we knew what you meant.

  • @fubarmodelyard1392
    @fubarmodelyard1392 Месяц назад

    In 1942 the salesman would have said if you want comfort buy a car. If you have work to do get a truck

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад

      Oh absolutely. This thing wouldn’t have ever been a commuter. It sure is interesting how far pickups have come in that regard.

  • @roycervantes1341
    @roycervantes1341 Месяц назад

    Yeee Yeee!

  • @davidlewis2681
    @davidlewis2681 Месяц назад

    I have a 12mile round trip to work...i totaly would daily drive that ol girl sometimes during the warmer months here in Michigan...Shes a Beauty!

  • @JonStein-mu5eb
    @JonStein-mu5eb Месяц назад +2

    I want my Free Hat.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад

      Man, even I have to buy my hats 😅 I’m way overdue for a new one.

  • @rustandmagic
    @rustandmagic Месяц назад

    That is one beautiful machine, maybe it need wipers on the inside also though...

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад

      You may be onto something there… thank you!

  • @BarnyardNewton
    @BarnyardNewton Месяц назад

    That truck is fucking cool!

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад +1

      I know it!

    • @BarnyardNewton
      @BarnyardNewton Месяц назад

      @@DeadDodgeGarage I can’t fit inside (6’5”) but I still like it.

  • @Jim-ic2of
    @Jim-ic2of Месяц назад

    WT , wet turtle 🐢!

  • @tannerlawson1721
    @tannerlawson1721 Месяц назад

    Well its better then nothing great Job buddy u got any stickers for sale for the toolbox

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад

      On my website! Go to deaddodgegarage.com and click merch! Thanks.

  • @1974Elan
    @1974Elan Месяц назад

    I agree those are cool old trucks but not really suited to any type of todays daily driver life, I can see it being used to take a big round hay bail out to field to feed some cows, or move things around the farm. maybe even sneak into town for some feed or a load of wood. But peronally I like the later 60's era cabs like what you have planned for your ramp truck they have a lot more room for people and creature comforts.

  • @jamesonpace726
    @jamesonpace726 Месяц назад +1

    In thems 40's nobody woulda called anything the "VD" model, fer reasons ya might not unnerstan....

  • @mexicanspec
    @mexicanspec Месяц назад

    A phone holder with a suction cup will fix the phone flying problem.

  • @earlfreimuth5799
    @earlfreimuth5799 Месяц назад

    Can you use a 1 barrel from a modern car on your flat head

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад

      By modern I’m sure you mean 60s-70s. Absolutely! I had a crappy ‘42 Dodge that was missing the carb. I installed a spare single barrel from a six cylinder Chevy II. It worked really well.

  • @mikekutzner7416
    @mikekutzner7416 Месяц назад

    Was that a gm alternator I seen there

  • @pltanner2981
    @pltanner2981 Месяц назад

    I have a power wagon 1946. it's a wax. It was rated as a 3/4 ton by the military. one ton by civilian. if you subtract empty wight from gross vehicle weight. 9700lb - 4800lb =4900lbs. that's almost 2.5 tons. and ive had more than that in it. That's why these trucks are not smooth riding trucks.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад

      The civilian truck has a good bit more spring than its military equivalents. The first WW2 trucks were actually only half ton rated. They were later beefed to 3/4 ton. When I got my ‘48, an M37 came from the same place. The M37 rode much, much better than my Power Wagon. I had always intended to pull a good bit of that spring pack to soften the ride a bit.

  • @davidthomits544
    @davidthomits544 Месяц назад +1

    Napa never any parts available

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад

      Nahhhh, they’ve got the good points over there

  • @user-cg1ki9gt4p
    @user-cg1ki9gt4p Месяц назад

    oops

  • @RandOmtext-dw4xt
    @RandOmtext-dw4xt Месяц назад

    But is it compatible with Apple Carplay and Android Auto?🖥

  • @rustandmagic
    @rustandmagic Месяц назад +1

    Would you please not place the camera so close to the grinder, I was not wearing eye protection ;)

  • @RustyFuel
    @RustyFuel Месяц назад

    Drive 3 legged. The passenger is so close he could work the Gas and the driver could work the clutch and the brake.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад +1

      I have a friend out in the sticks who has a pilot house truck similar to this. It hasn’t had working service brakes in decades, so your co-pilot is the brake man running the driveline brake.

  • @user-qb1qo4uf7b
    @user-qb1qo4uf7b Месяц назад

    hi jamie..love them old trucks!!!!... did i hear you use the "F" word ? not in my shop bro!!!! shame on you!

  • @chrisgurney2467
    @chrisgurney2467 Месяц назад

    If you can afford a Dodge, dodge a Ford XD

  • @cliffhaupt5413
    @cliffhaupt5413 Месяц назад

    Don’t shift it like a race car.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад

      I use the clutch in my “race car.” And don’t rev match.

  • @user-cl5gd4xv9m
    @user-cl5gd4xv9m Месяц назад

    I do believe you are missing the power wagon. Yes you did call the generator governor but who the f@$× cares. Well obviously some people do.😂

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  Месяц назад

      Some people do 😅 I don’t know how I missed that one in the edit. Oh, yeah I do! I did it on my damn phone. I can honestly say that driving this thing reminded me how miserable the Power Wagon was. Fun, but miserable nonetheless. I still feel ok about my decision.