The car ran great for the few miles when I had it out a couple weeks ago.  After that run, I put the old base back on as a test.  The car barely ran and idled rough as it did before the new base was on and it flooded out, since I was pushing the gas pedal down to keep it running.  I put the new base back on and problem solved.   Today I used the vacuum gauge to dial it in as seen in the video above.   I believe the original base was the problem, as the distributor wobbled/moved too much in the base housing.   That, along with the gasket leaks I had, were the issues from what I can tell.  The new base is just a little noisy, but a little quieter than when I first had it on, and I'm waiting to see what Tom Hannaford thinks the reason might be.  Regardless, you can see and hear how smooth the car sounds overall (knock on wood! ☺).

I hope to get her on the road next week.

Here is the latest with the car dialed in.  This is the best I can do and will do another road test when the weather clears.  I apologize that this video is upside down 😞

http://s947.photobucket.com/user/racertb/media/20150802_125115_zpskqjlzzkw.mp4.html

Are you able to just replace the seal?  I'm not sure, but can you use a seal with some packing material?  I don't have a water pump on mine, so I'm guessing here.

Glad you made it back!  Is it a fuel delivery issue?  Vapor lock?  Is it hitting on all four cylinders now?

Frank, did you make it there and back ok? 😀

Well, it's good to hear updates from everyone nonetheless!

Have you located another one?

Just checking in to see if anyone is still out there.  Hope you're all doing well.

Well fellas, here is the latest on my Plymouth.  I took some time away from it due to work and other things going on.  To summarize the recent happenings:

Exhaust and Intake/Exhaust gaskets changed out, carb taken apart and cleaned, new needle/seat and float.  Plugs cleaned, put in another set of points (.020) and condenser.  Went back to the "old" distributor cap (good shape and fits "better").

I did send off my base and distributor to Tom Hannaford at Then and Now for inspection.  The distributor checked out fine and I did bite the bullet and get a new brass base and drive from him.  Mine was showing signs of wear and the hole where the distributor sits was slightly out of round causing the wobble as I've shown in a previous video.  No more wobble and hoping this is a good move overall, regardless.   At least I know I've done most everything external that I can do to check off the list.

With all of the above, the car had a little trouble starting (carb loading up) but finally got her going.  With the exhaust/vacuum leaks fixed, sounded much better and smoother.  No more consistent miss out of the tailpipe (another video), just the occasional sputter which is probably normal for these cars (?).  I adjusted both the timing and the carb by ear (idle and miture screw) when she was warm to get the smoothest sound possible going off the tailpipe.  I did rev her up a few times and ran her through the gears...no hesitation and still sounded great each time I listened at the tailpipe.  After about 25 minutes, I shut her down for the evening (this was last weekend).

Back to the carb.  She's getting a little wet (even adjusted the new float again), but the idle mixture screw helped a little when I backed it out a half turn to make leaner.  Also was part of the "smoothing" process.  So what I'm going to do now is replace the regulator (I run a Carter electric fuel pump) with a new one that puts out 1-4 lbs. of pressure (Holley 12-804).  The old dial-type regulator is mounted in line just after the fuel pump and I'm thinking two things 1) the new regulator might help me dial in the pressure, and 2) the regulator may need to be mounted closer to the carb, but out of sight.  I've seen different thoughts on this...some say needs to be close to the carb, others say it doesn't really matter.

Regardless, I'm hoping to eliminate the occasional flooding/overloading and make things even better...then the road test.

Thoughts on regulator position for those of you running an electric pump and regulator?  One day I plan on restoring the vacuum tank and plumbing and seeing how that goes, but not anytime soon.

Ted

Steve, I wrote down different readings at different speeds and temperatures, but can't find them. I will tell you that when the car is warmed up and idling, its very similar to yours.  25-30lbs.

Mine does well with 10w-30

When I recently checked mine, it ranged between 58-62 across.  Dry test.

Thanks for the replies.  For now, I ended up using Mr. Gasket exhaust gasket material, 3 pieces together.  In between each piece and on each manifold, I used some Permatex Ultra Copper to help seal. I also replaced the exhaust manifold gasket on the block where the exhaust manifold bolts on.  I found that the copper gasket there was not sealing well and was destroyed when I took it off.  I had some spare gaskets laying around and found a Best (brand) exhaust manifold gasket that I'm using for now.

Been on it before...it is a very neat site Frank

Thanks for the reply Old Man...I'll let you know how it works out.