a decent start
Knuckle Bandage Sales Rep
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 3,677
Likes: 1,248
From: Maine
Hey John, way to go. It smoothed right out for you.
Now before you run it too much more...put that water pump I sent you on it.
As for the oil leak...I had the same thing happen to me. I didn't have the round gasket on the filter cover secure and flat. It told me the oil pump was working though!
Tom
Now before you run it too much more...put that water pump I sent you on it.
As for the oil leak...I had the same thing happen to me. I didn't have the round gasket on the filter cover secure and flat. It told me the oil pump was working though!
Tom
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 231
Likes: 11
Hey John, way to go. It smoothed right out for you.
Now before you run it too much more...put that water pump I sent you on it.
As for the oil leak...I had the same thing happen to me. I didn't have the round gasket on the filter cover secure and flat. It told me the oil pump was working though!
Tom
Now before you run it too much more...put that water pump I sent you on it.
As for the oil leak...I had the same thing happen to me. I didn't have the round gasket on the filter cover secure and flat. It told me the oil pump was working though!
Tom
Oil filter ring, I will check it!
Knuckle Bandage Sales Rep
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 3,677
Likes: 1,248
From: Maine
Joe, here is a link to a thread with video on when I started up my 226 after it had been sitting for 48 years. Just like yours it took a few tries and kicked in smooth after a little bit.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ith-video.html
Tom
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ith-video.html
Tom
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 231
Likes: 11
home depot
you mean my fuel cell?
a one quart paint can from HD.
I looked for a lawnmower tank, but
figured a paint can would do
a one quart paint can from HD.
I looked for a lawnmower tank, but
figured a paint can would do
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 231
Likes: 11
Joe, here is a link to a thread with video on when I started up my 226 after it had been sitting for 48 years. Just like yours it took a few tries and kicked in smooth after a little bit.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ith-video.html
Tom
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ith-video.html
Tom
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Logistics Pro
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 4,920
Likes: 21
From: Bothell & Silverdale, WA
Fuel cell. Lol. A fuel cell produces electricity through a chemical process, but that's okay. You're good.
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 231
Likes: 11
Logistics Pro
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 4,920
Likes: 21
From: Bothell & Silverdale, WA
A statement of the law of identity, "A is A".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_cell
Is there a bladder and foam in it? Your gas tank is still cute. And a very nice soldering job too.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_cell
Is there a bladder and foam in it? Your gas tank is still cute. And a very nice soldering job too.
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 231
Likes: 11
Smells like coolant, but this thing had been idle for at least a year.
The draincock was dry afterwards, no residual
it was started twice before I took the video
head gasket?
I hate the thought of cracked iron
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 231
Likes: 11
And you run your 1949 Flathead for about 30 seconds without any coolant in the water jacket?
Would you expect to find damage?