Great....thanks again!....I have a much better idea as to what to look for.....

I just have all the original Carter tools but no sets to sell. Manual, Carter, says when will not idle remove idle jet and clean, but do not use a jet from another carb as the carbs were set for the engine they were installed on. Varnish causes the idle jet to get blocked. Like I stated before, do not use a screw driver for if you ruin the threads the carb is junk. Walt.

I disassembled the carb today and as you thought...there was the problem! Someone had 'rebuilt' the carb, but only partially! The triple jet column (that's what I call it) was never touched....it was full of corrosion, gunk and lots of rust....prob never been apart. The middle jet would not budge, try as I might to loosen it with PB blaster etc. Walt, I was careful to use exact size screwdrivers to the point of customizing them on the grinder. I had to use an extractor and it did work with no damage to the casting threads. The other two jets in the column as well as all others in the carb came out. I would like to get a good kit due to the damaged jet as well as for the gaskets, etc. Does anyone have one? I would prefer an orig. Carter kit, assuming that it comes with all jets. The early Motors manual that I have shows it as kit #1045A. Probably a similar # kit would work as well. Thanks to all of you who helped me get to the bottom of the problem....

Stay away from an original kit as they will not work with today's gas. I can get you a modern kit but it will take a few days. Just make sure you get all old jets out. Did you have a problem removing the choke housing? Another tube way inside the carb. Walt.

Thanks Walt, for the offer to find a kit. FYI, I run only ethanol-free gas, but the modern kit would still be better? Yes, I have removed all jets. Some were so frozen that I considered trying to clean around them, but couldn't live with that, so I persevered. I haven't studied the choke housing area, but will look into that tomorrow....BTW, this is a manual choke. Thanks again.

If you need it give me a few days. Walt.

Yes, I do need it and greatly appreciate your help. Thank you! Also, I believe you are the one who has the 'tech tips' available. (I am fairly new to the HET world, altho have fixed and repaired many other 'brands'.). I would like to purchase your tech tip volumes as well.

Jared
Walt's Tech Tips are worth every cent. There is a lot of helpful information there you will not find in the Mechanical Procedure Manuals.
Enjoy, I have referred back to them often.
Lee O'Dell

Hi again Walt ....a quick update tonight... there are actually two brass parts which I damaged due to having to drill & extract them (I was careful not to damage casting threads). I figured out their identity by referencing the illustrated Motors manual. They are the intake check valve and the discharge check valve....and this area was plugged almost solid, as if it had never been apart/cleaned. I'm not sure that kits would normally include these parts, but I thought I better mention this..... note that I am not experienced with the W1 carbs, but have successfully rebuilt a number of vintage carbs and have a lot of patience (I don't want you to think I'm going into this blind).

1936 Terraplane model 62 takes a W-1 #329s, automagic choke. The 1936 model 61 takes 331s hand choke model. Which do you need? Contact me at xxxwaltmordenti@aol.com Drop the 3 x's as that is there to fool the spammers. This way we can talk. Just want to make sure you have the correct carb for your model. Walt Mordenti

[quote="Jon Battle" post=12265]After 40 years I'm still an amateur, but....doesn't this mean that there may be a vacuum leak somewhere? This is diluting the fuel mixture and thus you have to run the engine with the choke partially shut in order to increase fuel-to-air?
Yes Jon your are right. Dear member, I am one of the older tech advisors from years ago and I have been gone for a few years battling cancer..I am back now for as long as the good Lord sees fit. Hope I can start to help others again. I will stay close to the forum to do so. Use a smoker in the engine, and this will tell you where the vacuum leak is. If your mechanic is not familiar with this test to find a vacuum leak, find another mechanic. AS it is pretty standard. Last is carburetor problems, like leaks in the air mixture area and this is the next step if you don't find an intake leak.
good hunting , Bobby

Welcome back Robert. Sorry to hear of you health problem. I pray God gives you a long good life. I am looking forward to reading about your wisdom on how to fix problems.
Have a good day!!!
Lee O'Dell