skytracker
Bronze Member
On a 1970 Ford 3000, 3 cyl. gas, with an FEL, trans 8F and 2R having overtemp problems. It sat for quite some time and needed a carb rebuild.
That done, it runs well now. Runs smooth and has good power. I will also check the timing and verify the under carb gasket to see if it is sucking in air. But either idling for some time or putting it to work will gradually overtemp, with the FEL and loaded rear tires it is heavy just moving around. Once when idling for a long period it shut down on it's own. Let it cool down starts right back up. Appears to have good coolant flow. I know it is missing the vacuum advance line from carb to intake and will replace that shortly. It looks like a very short metal line, could I use teflon or just metal??
I will check or replace the thermostat, and back flush the radiator fins. I have a solid state ignition kit for it I will do soon too.
Any other ideas or help is appreciated.
That done, it runs well now. Runs smooth and has good power. I will also check the timing and verify the under carb gasket to see if it is sucking in air. But either idling for some time or putting it to work will gradually overtemp, with the FEL and loaded rear tires it is heavy just moving around. Once when idling for a long period it shut down on it's own. Let it cool down starts right back up. Appears to have good coolant flow. I know it is missing the vacuum advance line from carb to intake and will replace that shortly. It looks like a very short metal line, could I use teflon or just metal??
I will check or replace the thermostat, and back flush the radiator fins. I have a solid state ignition kit for it I will do soon too.
Any other ideas or help is appreciated.