John Walz wrote:
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> Anybody have driving advice for someone who picked up a car built 20 years before their own birth?
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> I towed home a beat up '51 M38 my Grandfather had, that supposedly had a complete engine overhaul a couple of years ago. It started and ran rough and made lots (and LOTS and LOTS) of rich fuely smoke. I ran it for less that five minutes and put the choke and throttle back in afet it seemed like it would stay running. (no experience with a choke or throttle) The smoke did not seem do go away, but the car has not been run in a couple years and perhaps that will go away after a good long drive?
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> Also, the pedals shake with the engine a little, and when I push in the clutch the other pedals move, kind of like on an old shower when you turn the hot water and the pipes move around behind the wall and you can see the cold water handle move. Is this normal in these old Jeeps or has something serious come loose?
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> Lastly, do I need to run a lead substitute in this old engine or will it be fine on unleaded?
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> Much appreciated,
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> JCW
> St. Paul MN
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