[Bob Carriere]

First one is the offending connector which was fine for a larger engine bay of a 1959 truck BUT not for a cab 11.

Second from a different angle shows the large PVC pipe connection and the temporary vacuum lines.

Third one shows the new carburetor.... the shiny steel spacer. Notice the original 216 air cleaner fits perfectly on the Carter. We installed a thin craft paper (previously covered lightly with silicon sealer and alloed to dry overnight) gasket below and above the steel spacer....followed by the black bakelite insulator..... the usual slotted carb gasket on top of the insulator than the Carter YF. Luck would have it the throttle linkage was readjsuted an fitted perfectly. Because the rebuilder had flow tested the carb it was a simple "turnkey" operation to fire up the engine.... slight tweaking of the mixture screw and Voila !!!!!

Dig that brand new Carter fuel filter now installed.

The large brass pipe plug will eventually be replaced by a recessed Hex brass plug so it will not stick out.

Picture four.... the guages...... note the temp gauge is meant for oil but works fine for the coolant temp.... and I opted for a larger vacuum guage to see the needle fluctuations that I had when my manifold was leaking.

I may take the time to redo the valves again..... the original intermitent puffing from the exhaust has disappeared but I seem to detect some slight rumbling.... maybe it is trying to emitate a Ford V8. we build a hand crank for the engine to allow easier turning of the engine for the valve adjustment.
Just want to make sure we have it right..... not to tight to burn a valve and not too loose to sound like a Singer sewing machine...... besides it is good practice and a lot easier now with out the sheet metal.

I must mention that I had the able, patient assistance of Grant and the encouragement of Rob who was modifying/fabricating hinges for his HUP.

Must be doing something right as both the HUP and my truck now start at the flick of the starter lever.....

Bob

PS..... next time I will try out a rebuilt Zenith 28 228 intended for a GMC 270 c.i.