BTW, the 'drip rail' on the hard top needs to hold that fiberglass down when the wind kicks up at speed and whatnot. I almost bought a '72 from a seller who just lost the fiberglass top on the highway. It ruined the hardtop side in the process.
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The fuel inlet screen was cleaned when I rebuilt the carb, and never run without a filter so Its likely OK. You're right about he carbon from the valves, I could see some when looking down the ports. I can replace the seals, I have the tool to keep the valve up and a set of NOS seals (probably get the newer style). The truck doesn't smoke but the #5 exhaust port was damp when I pulled the manifolds to replace he gasket. So the #5 valve stem seal is suspect at this point. I have been running shell 93 octane with a healthy dose of Marvel Mystery Oil.That chunk of carbon that you found grounding out your spark plug might have come from the top of your intake valves. Mine were gross, but I don't have a borescope to prove it, just looking down the intake ports with the manifold removed. I did the valve stem seal replacement, and my plugs started to not have major oil burn showing. Deposits on top of the valve prevent a smooth flow of air on the intake stroke, worse at high rpm. If you are low in vac, then it throws everything else off. It took a while to get power out of my sitting-in-the-field 2F, but now it works well, now. Nothing but 86 or 88 octane Chevron to do the cleaning, as I don't trust the stuff in the bottle around soft parts.
The fuel inlet screen on the carb was cleaned when you replaced your fuel filter?
Even though the rail is rusted its pretty solid. I have a few tops that are in better shape. I will swap one out when I can get a gasket and some time.BTW, the 'drip rail' on the hard top needs to hold that fiberglass down when the wind kicks up at speed and whatnot. I almost bought a '72 from a seller who just lost the fiberglass top on the highway. It ruined the hardtop side in the process.
There's a hug difference between basic EFI and todays government mandated overcomplicated mess of what they call fuel injection. The idea of EFI is appealing, not only for the lack of 45 year old carburetor headaches but for cold starts and overall dependability as well as fuel economy. EFI is not 100% dependent on an O2 sensor, even when there is only 1 in the system. If I were to switch to such a system it would be a ways off, meaning the carb is here for now. I don't particularly have any issues with this carb, as its simple in design and in tuning. I do wish the float chamber wouldn't drain. Other than that small problem the majority of my issues are tank related. As for parts quality, I think we can all agree that no matter what it is, if its automotive you get what you pay for. Usually the high end Bosch O2 sensors have a long service life, and most decent fuel injectors can last 1/4 of a million miles. A MAP sensor and or a MAF and that's really all that's needed. All of these components are easily tested or viewed real time and can be ruled out as good or bad much easier than trying to remember if the 53 carb check balls, springs, and diaphragms are in their proper orientation and in working orderNew fuel tank? OEM is still available. Run new hard lines, etc.
The EFI has got to be nice. But, I'm seeing quite a few threads with folks on Mud reporting problems, swapping out relatively new parts. Us carburetor folks are still running original equipment from 45 years ago. The actual units seem good, but the fuel pumps and O2 sensors are sensitive. You can burn a little coolant, burn a little oil, have a spark issue, or exhaust condensation, and your carburetor isn't dependent on a functioning O2 sensor.
That bridge pic... Midwest fall foliage... that truck... well done man!Well I wish I had some better recovery equipment and the pto winch installed already. Missed a chance to pull a heep out of a creek. The heeps electric winch and engine were disabled (engine waterlogged, winch issue unknown). Had over a 100ft of synthetic out and it's a tad too springy when your not anchored somewhere. Still probably could have gotten him out if I could have gotten the torque down to the ground. Loose creek rock offers virtually no friction kinetically. Oh well. Really gets me fired up to get a winch on though.
So instead of pulling these guys out I gave them a ride. Scared them a little when I lit up through a moderately steep hill when leaving.
A few pics from the "trail".
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Call it GranmpsSo cool that you can get your grandfathers truck and hopefully put it back on the road.
I’ll bet with some elbow grease that old paint will clean up nice.
Better add tires to the list!
I have, I wonder how they compare to Cruiser Outfitters? Very similar price. I have ordered from both places and so far they both are great places to deal with.Have you looked at CityRacer’s offering? Lots of folks here happy with his products.
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