M52 running out of "get up and go"

[Blood_of_Tyrants]

I suspected fuel starvation from the start.

 

[armytruck63]

Congrats on getting the problem fixed. Let us know how the gasser does pulling the half track on the trailer and please post pictures.

 

[Monty]

Have since installed an electronic update done to the other spare from the spare truck and it fired right off on the second turn when we restarted it.[/quote]

Who's kit did you use to convert the distributor to electronic? I'd like to get a replacement distrubutor and upgrade it.

Thanks
Chad

 

[Diamondjim11]

M-52

David,
Looks like we are both headed down the same path. I picked up an M52A1 multifuel and tag along trailer to haul my M3A1. I just finished the trailer light conversion and will start the brakes next. I am glad you got the "kink" worked out of the fuel system. Keep me posted how things are working out.
Jim

 

[sklemm]

Here are some pictures of the M52 with the trailer and M3 loaded.

As I think David mentioned before, we got about 2.5 miles to the gallon overall. There were a fair number of hills going up the northeast extension of the PA turnpike. I get the impression it would do a little bit better (maybe 3 MPG) if not for that.

Average speed was about 30 uphill and 50 to 55 on the flats.

We lost 3 tires on the way home. I to a nail the other 2 to just being old. We have already replaced 8 of the 10 with new T Hawks and are looking for 2 more to complete the set.

 

[armytruck63]

Hey sklemm, glad to hear that the tractor performed so well. I was curious how 600 cubic inches of gasser power would do. That is one good looking setup. Thanks for sharing the photos.