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    1969 580 fuel filters

    When I first saw the picture a 33166 came to mind that was a common Ford - Perkins filter that looks like that. Could someone have changed the base? Fixed one noone before me could get to run. The metal disc in the top of the filter had pulled out and was stuck in the filter base with the o -...
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    3 - 53 rack info?

    Thanks but I already have one in my truck. You must have worked with Ralph Williams also. He taught me how to do that in about 1978.
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    3 - 53 rack info?

    It runs great a the top 85% of throttle but if left running at lower speeds it starts to act like it is running out of fuel. If down around 750? RPM it will shut down. No one can tell me if this is a new thing or prexhisting condition. Ran it at higher speeds and shut it off. Hours later it was...
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    3 - 53 rack info?

    The old injectors were set at about 1.540, using a dial caliper. I was reluctant to make that big of a change but found other similar settings on line to Simmons 1.480 and went with that. I even had that gauge. Installed an electric fuel pump before the primary filter and let it run while I put...
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    3 - 53 rack info?

    This is the governor. It was all clean before I ran it with the valve cover off. I still need some help please!
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    3 - 53 rack info?

    I struggle with this stuff but here it is.
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    1969 580 fuel filters

    We called them sock filters not cotton but many companies have replaced them with paper and other media. I would not let that run me off from getting my machine running.
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    3 - 53 rack info?

    Torque wrench box was empty. Working on too many things at the same time. It was under a truck at the shop. I will double check it. It is a spring style rack. Limiting speed - yes. It is in a trencher. Someone stole the wheel off a grist mill and hooked up to a Detroit to dig ditches. I will get...
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    3 - 53 rack info?

    It is an aluminum valve cover with small pulleys and spin on filters. Looks like a late production engine to me. Army surplus that looks like an all original low hour unit. It is too far away for pictures but the last two injectors came in today. They could not get it to start after a...
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    3 - 53 rack info?

    A man named Grady and Kennedy helped me years ago. Grady was not much on reading but he knew 2 stroke Detroits large and small. I understand what you mean and agree. Words also cannot explain what one sounds like in 3 seconds as well. I watched around the corner of a shop door when Kennedy shut...
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    3 - 53 rack info?

    Has no flap.
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    3 - 53 rack info?

    East Central on the Savannah River.
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    3 - 53 rack info?

    I am the old guy but the last one I turned a screw on was an 8V 92 about 20 years ago. Only books I have are for 92 and 71 series. I AINT SKERT! Have about 6 height pins but none are close to where these are set. That tag is all the info I have and the injectors are 60's as per the tag. All...
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    3 - 53 rack info?

    Unit 0300209719 Model 50338300 Spec 1357663 Would anyone happen to have a page or two on how to set up the governor to run the rack? What is the injector height?
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    Antique & Vintage Trucks.

    I am not advertising for the folks but a friend of my gave that to me. The Plymouth is in a frame. He said: " You can tell people you actually saw one of those. " Did his have black fenders?
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