Freightrain

I enjoy tinkering with my Cub cadets.  Early 70s models.

I want to build a loader for the 127 someday.

Actually the wagon has a alum cell my friend made for it, I installed an aftermarket sending unit for a Ford gauge so it reads properly in the stock dash.  Since the cell is under the car I can't just see in the top, it also fills from the stock filler cap on the side of the car.  If the cell was in the back of the car, I would have to have a panel made to divide it from the passenger compartment for fire safety.  I didn't want to deal with that.  The cell is narrow to clear the wheelie bars.

Only heard of people having issues, but never dealt with it myself. Lucky??  

Yup, didn't think about the voltage regulator that typical cars have on the back of the dash.  It could be dead and cause lack of reading.  I suppose checking for voltage on lead to sending unit would be a good start.  I think it is like 9v?

Link to Holley website.  You can download the instructions and how they come apart down towards bottom of page 

https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/fuel_pumps_regulators_and_filters/regulators/carbureted_regulators/parts/12-803

Nothing to the regulator.  Spring loaded diaphragm against a needle/seat.  The nut on the top is jam nut, loosen and turn Allen wrench CW to increase pressure, CCW to lower pressure.  Don't have to remove it unless you want to.  Depends if you can reach it on the engine?  I've learned to dread leaning over fenders anymore.  Tilt hoods RULE!

I was going to get wagon loaded in trailer yesterday but it was 38* at lunch and barely mid 40s in afternoon.  Too freaking cold to work outside.  Likely take Friday off since it will be near 70s.  Suppose to go to test n tune with Buddy on Saturday.  First time his car will be out in a couple years.

11 hours ago, JoeH said:

The way I see it, Castle Law applies. Someone breaks into your house, make sure you don't shoot them in the back...

And make sure the body is IN the house when the cops arrive.  "They were running away from me when I shot them 9 times, officer".

Usually grounding the sending unit wire should make the gauge show full.  That is a good test to confirm the gauge even works.  If it works and the new sending unit doesn't, then it is the incorrect resistance (or the tank isn't grounded well enough).  May need it's own small wire coming off the sending unit mounting screws to the frame.

20 hours ago, tjc transport said:

my friend went through the same crap for the past 6 months with the rental house three away from his, and one two towns away he inherited after his uncle passed away last year.

the one on his street he is knocking down to build a new house for his son. 

the POS "renters" have not paid a penny in 6 months since getting the 3 month leave notice. they tried everything. 

he had the sheriff serve papers on them to be out by 3-30-24. they told the sheriff to eff off, we know our rites and are not leaving. what they did not read in the eviction order was that it was a demolition eviction, and that on 4-1-24 the house was being demolished. they left for wherever they went during the day to come "home" to an empty lot. 
called the cops to complain and were told you were ordered to leave. you didn't. not our problem.

they tried to sue for lost belongings and were told by lawyers you do not have a leg to stand on. 

 

 

LMAO...that would have been a good day to have a video of them rolling in the driveway and see nothing.....

Friend had a 4070b Eagle.  It was his last truck before getting out of trucking 25 yrs ago.  We cleaned it up one Sat and took it out cruising on the strip.  It was a big thing around here for quite awhile.  5 lanes for 20 miles and just packed with cool hot rods.  By 2000 it really dwindled down to nothing.  We had a big resurgence a couple years ago but it was short lived.

Here is local truck for sale.  I know the truck, he is member of committee for our local show.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3648276765483519/?ref=newsfeed

OD, just take the sender and touch to your frame and then attach existing wire.  Move the arm to full and empty and see if gauge reads correctly.  Most gauges respond slowly so it may take a few seconds to see gauge move.

There are a few variants of sending units that have different resistance to make gauge respond correctly.  90 ohm, 270 ohm, etc.

1 hour ago, 1958 F.W.D. said:

What kind of a dumbass would do that?

https://i.postimg.cc/ZqjXGKzZ/who-me-d81acf1f50.jpg

You could pull #1 plug, use some form of measuring stick to determine TDC and use that to mark the damper(or find the mark that should be pointing at damper).  Then you know where to start.  I have a timing light with variable timing so it is easy to set at any number you want just using the TDC mark.

Seeing the truck won't see any heavy load, it likely could survive on a bit more advanced then stock.  Not like you're in a race anyway.... 😆 

I don't always read it all either, just jump to the pictures.  I had to go back up and see the phone number.

54 minutes ago, The Rubber Duck 006 said:

I just want them to answer me if it's still available. I don't care about engines or the originality of the truck or motor. My boss has been looking for a Superliner and this is in his Price range 🙌 l

 

Time to call the number listed in the post?

Here is their website video

https://youtu.be/BVqfsTwC3HM?si=QODYMgyPbaj21_NJ

Wow, just shows how much information is getting passed around and having to figure out what is truth?

From my knowledge, they do have harbor pilots to navigate large ships because not every captain is aware of every port it comes into.  Plus the language barrier.

When they mentioned that the trailer would have to be moved on a barge.....ya, I can see why it will not be going anywhere.  The cubic money that would need to be spent and the restoration cost....way beyond my pay grade!!

Just watched a TimBatsea video that he spoke about this incident from his point of view.  Very good information.

https://youtu.be/IsdZVp0opsQ?si=Fvs_v5fuYMBh6B_m

I've scrapped old air compressor tanks.  They need like a min 12" hole cut in them.

I've scrapped old fuel tanks from vehicles.  I cut them into square pieces and then no one knows they were tanks.

Someone posted a live video shot of traffic on the bridge as it got hit.  Likely from a traffic camera.  It was on FB and I can't find a link now.

Tragic.

https://youtu.be/NPwFRRo4kqs?si=2gHQZHQ0cABSL7IY