cnestor1
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I have a gas Ford 3600 which was my dad's. I had it running 2 years ago after I replaced the sed. bowl filter element (pricey) and replaced the original carburetor with one of those Zenith replacements. Last year I couldn't get it started. I am very motivated to get it running and keep it running now. I'm in Richmond, VA. Right now it cranks, fires (weakly) but doesn't keep running. Fair amount of black smoke early on.
Here's what I have done so far before I try to get it to run again. I have had a kit put in the carburetor. Replaced the spark plugs. The plug wires were new 2 years ago (but not the best fit I've ever seen. One of them kept popping off.) I drained the fuel tank, and am getting ready to install a Baldwin in-line fuel filter. People have been advising me to do this for years. I don't have any experience working with gas fuel lines and I want to do it right and safely. Don't want to burn myself. My research indicates that if only one filter is being installed, a primary, that it is usually placed on the suction side. There is a spot underneath the battery just above one of the spark plugs where a short section of flexible gas line tubing is spliced in. It looks to be about 4-5 inches long, maybe a wee bit too short for my filter, but close. This would be on the suction side. My question(s): Is this a good place to put it? What precautions should I take before I do the cut? What tool is best to make the cut? (pipe cutter like a plumber's copper pipe cutter?) Should I flare the ends before I put in the flexible tubing?
My experience is limited. But I think I can get this thing going with some persistence (and y'all's help). When she runs, she runs pretty good. Although, in the past even when my dad had it, if you cut it off and tried to start it again while it was warm it was stubborn or wouldn't restart while warm.
I will also be looking for help replacing the points and setting the timing. Should I be getting a replacement coil? Don't know how to troubleshoot some of this stuff. But I am patient (and determined).
Thanks for any and all advice,
Chris
Richmond, VA
Here's what I have done so far before I try to get it to run again. I have had a kit put in the carburetor. Replaced the spark plugs. The plug wires were new 2 years ago (but not the best fit I've ever seen. One of them kept popping off.) I drained the fuel tank, and am getting ready to install a Baldwin in-line fuel filter. People have been advising me to do this for years. I don't have any experience working with gas fuel lines and I want to do it right and safely. Don't want to burn myself. My research indicates that if only one filter is being installed, a primary, that it is usually placed on the suction side. There is a spot underneath the battery just above one of the spark plugs where a short section of flexible gas line tubing is spliced in. It looks to be about 4-5 inches long, maybe a wee bit too short for my filter, but close. This would be on the suction side. My question(s): Is this a good place to put it? What precautions should I take before I do the cut? What tool is best to make the cut? (pipe cutter like a plumber's copper pipe cutter?) Should I flare the ends before I put in the flexible tubing?
My experience is limited. But I think I can get this thing going with some persistence (and y'all's help). When she runs, she runs pretty good. Although, in the past even when my dad had it, if you cut it off and tried to start it again while it was warm it was stubborn or wouldn't restart while warm.
I will also be looking for help replacing the points and setting the timing. Should I be getting a replacement coil? Don't know how to troubleshoot some of this stuff. But I am patient (and determined).
Thanks for any and all advice,
Chris
Richmond, VA
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