1930 chevy carb

I recently purchased a 1930 chevy 3 window coupe....the car ran i was told but the carb needed rebuilt because it woulnt idle..it was torn apart and in a box when i got it..i rebuilt the carb put it on primed the fuel system and it started rite up after sitting for 22 years in a garage...the car idles perfect but dies if you try to push on the gas pedal..if you push it down it will stall rite out but hit the starter it instantly starts rite back up and idles...it has a carter rhj-08 br*** bowl updraft on it ..is this a carb problem on an ignition problem...i left the car sit all day jump in it fired rite up cold but still was unable to rev it up without it dying instantly.any info would be appreciated..thanks greg

 

Could be either one.

Generally, I would suggest looking at the ignition system first, however:

The RJH-08 Carter has a vertical standpipe that was originally made of zinc alloy which is a vital part of the main metering circuit. If this component is broken, as virtually ALL originals are, the main metering circuit would not function. Thus the engine would idle (totally different circuit) but not run above idle.

I would look at the condition of the standpipe first. If the standpipe seems normal and unbroken, then I would go after the ignition.

Jon.

 

If the problem IS in the ignition system it is with either the vacuum or mechanical advance. Take the carb apart and check the main well pipe. When you take the bowl nut off, looking inside for a pipe, there may be a hole in it as well. You may be able to sleeve it with a br*** tube (hobby shop) or drill the remains and press in a tube (not easy)

 

The RJH-08 Carter has a vertical standpipe that was originally made of zinc alloy which is a vital part of the main metering circuit. If this component is broken, as virtually ALL originals are, the main metering circuit would not function. Thus the engine would idle (totally different circuit) but not run above idle.

This would be the first place to look. Your accelerator pump and plunger would be the second place to look. You can get these parts here: http://www.fillingstation.com/

Have you been to the Vintage Chevrolet site: http://www.vcca.org/ ?
The gents on the chat forum are very helpful.

Good luck.
-dave