What have you done to your truck today?
#7681
09-29-2012, 10:45 AM
the carb is a 2100 series 2 barrel autolite. and no there is not an inline filter. and i put a new accelerator pump on it when i rebuilt it yesterday.
#7682
09-29-2012, 10:57 AM
Originally Posted by 86ford302help
the carb is a 2100 series 2 barrel autolite. and no there is not an inline filter. and i put a new accelerator pump on it when i rebuilt it yesterday.
With them off you can check that the pump itself is working, but make sure you take out the ball check and the weight that holds it down first or they'll go flying when you hit the throttle. Don't ask.
Again, you need a clear filter. Without it you don't know that you are getting gas to the carb. And, you have a good chance of silt getting into the carb unless you are running a new and clean tank.
#7683
09-29-2012, 10:58 AM
Originally Posted by 86ford302help
the carb is a 2100 series 2 barrel autolite. and no there is not an inline filter. and i put a new accelerator pump on it when i rebuilt it yesterday.
Pictures can say 1,000 words and eliminate confusion, please post some.
#7684
09-29-2012, 10:58 AM
i just went out and tried to start it. choke on. and it will NOT start! it would fire just a bit after i cranked it for a long time, but no where near starting. i dont think i am getting fuel. so i will get an inline filter. i will get a new filter for inside the fuel pump. and i will blow out the gas lines!
#7685
09-29-2012, 11:02 AM
Originally Posted by 86ford302help
i just went out and tried to start it. choke on. and it will NOT start! it would fire just a bit after i cranked it for a long time, but no where near starting. i dont think i am getting fuel. so i will get an inline filter. i will get a new filter for inside the fuel pump. and i will blow out the gas lines!
Also, some engines won't start w/o the accelerator pump working. If yours isn't working then it may well be the problem. But, if you don't have fuel it won't start regardless.
#7686
09-29-2012, 11:07 AM
I would want to verify if you're getting fuel or not, by first using a fuel pressure gauge. Remove the gasoline inlet to the carb and install it on the gauge; crank the engine for a bit and see what kind of pressure you have. IIRC it should be 4-5-6 or so PSI.
A clear inline filter can let you see if gas is making its way to the carb, that's a good thing to know.
When did this problem begin? How many carbs have you rebuilt?
A clear inline filter can let you see if gas is making its way to the carb, that's a good thing to know.
When did this problem begin? How many carbs have you rebuilt?
#7688
09-29-2012, 11:55 AM
Originally Posted by bruno2
I think I might have done that too once. I troubleshot another members issue that was 180° out. Some people dont know enough about the way motors work to know the cam turns once to every two rotations of the crank. I used to think anytime the #1 piston was all the way up it was TDC and time it from there. However, there is compression and exhaust strokes for TDC.
After I figured that out my problem was obvious.
After I figured that out my problem was obvious.
#7689
09-29-2012, 12:18 PM
Picture problems
I keep trying to upload photos of the new install along with what was in the truck originally and it keeps telling me the upload has failed even when I reduce the quality of the picture 
. I really want to show yall how good this new intake and carb look on the engine.
. I really want to show yall how good this new intake and carb look on the engine.
#7690
09-29-2012, 12:21 PM
Originally Posted by MikeD70
slapped a for sale sign on it .had enough with this ford
#7691
09-29-2012, 12:29 PM
Originally Posted by 85lebaront2
If that is what you have to do, it reinforces my opinion of MSD stuff. Every engine built since some time in the 30s until computer controls came along, with the exception of high performance engines had what is referred to as "dual advance" distributors.
The mechanical advance curve is tailored to the maximum advance the engine can use under load, the vacuum advance curve is tailored to the maximum advance the engine can use under light load. The purpose of the vacuum advance is fuel economy.
I just looked at the instructions, I don't see that one requires removal for the other. It is a GM style design with easy to adjust mechanical advance. The instructions state that the vacuum advance adds 10 degrees to the curve when the vacuum signal is applied.
The mechanical advance curve is tailored to the maximum advance the engine can use under load, the vacuum advance curve is tailored to the maximum advance the engine can use under light load. The purpose of the vacuum advance is fuel economy.
I just looked at the instructions, I don't see that one requires removal for the other. It is a GM style design with easy to adjust mechanical advance. The instructions state that the vacuum advance adds 10 degrees to the curve when the vacuum signal is applied.
#7692
09-29-2012, 12:34 PM
Hey Shaun did any of that red tape get settled on your truck yet I know the last comments I saw on it you still weren't certain as to what was going to happen. Just figured I'd ask for an update on how that's going for you?
#7693
09-29-2012, 12:36 PM
Sorry for all the posts but I have a ton of coffee in my system and no money to work on the truck or go somewhere and all I can do is read and comment on stuff right now as well as ask questions or I'm going to go insane sitting around the house!!!
#7694
09-29-2012, 12:51 PM
Originally Posted by BAMAFAN2169
Hey Shaun did any of that red tape get settled on your truck yet I know the last comments I saw on it you still weren't certain as to what was going to happen. Just figured I'd ask for an update on how that's going for you?
#7695
09-29-2012, 03:31 PM
I hope it all works out for ya. by the way I missed why you were having to change out the transfer case. But it looks a whole lot better than mine right now. It is leaking fluid from around the front output shaft atleast that is where it looks like it is coming from, it may be the input shaft from the transmission but I don't think so. 
aghh way to much caffeine feel like I am about to start bouncing off the walls.
aghh way to much caffeine feel like I am about to start bouncing off the walls.
