So what did you do today?

[jake wells]

All the pipe in area of that hydrant is PVC C900 or AC. Asbestos cement.

iron or clay in my town.

 

[fearofpavement]

All the pipe in area of that hydrant is PVC C900 or AC. Asbestos cement.

Nice new wrench I see. Where's the other one?

 

[czar800]

Nice new wrench I see. Where's the other one?

Other one?

 

[fearofpavement]

got this pulled into the shade with a fan and got it running after a 10 yr rest in the barn.
its a ford 2 barrel 352 fired right after cleaning the points and pouring some gas in the carb.
planning on kitting the carb cleaning out the gas tank and going through the ignition the fuel pump still works and it was pumping out some bad smelling gas from the gas tank.
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Two suggestions, I've worked on a number of old vehicles like this and rarely does the tank actually need to be removed (unless you're getting tons of rust chips). That said, many of this era vehicle had a drain plug in the tank. Drain that if there is, otherwise you may be able to stick a siphon hose down the filler neck (they don't have siphon deterents like newer vehicles.) and suck the fuel out with an electric pump. Also put in an inline filter (a clear one is nice).
On the old fuel, if you get out what you can, just adding more to it will work, it's not necessary to get out all the old fuel. If the gas you put in is ethanol (most likely), expect lots of crud to be coming through the system. (hence the inline and easily changed filter)

 

[fearofpavement]

Other one?

Yeah, the old one you used last year, lol.

 

[exSW]

Flushed fire hydrants.



I was there for about a 1/2hr before it cleared up.

That's Beaver Falls water though not Ellwood water isn't it?

 

[Chris Zautner]

Finished up a custom clutch cover for someone.

 

[czar800]

That's Beaver Falls water though not Ellwood water isn't it?

That's correct!

 

[czar800]

Different hydren

View attachment 27619 Finished up a custom clutch cover for someone.

Used for milling?

 

[Chris Zautner]

Different hydren



Used for milling?

No, but I can see why You would say that.

 

[merc_man]

worked, cut grass, then went to the everything hardware store and got some primer bulbs and fuel line for the saw picked up and the week eater. And they even had primer bulb that fit my little 8 hp kicker for the boat. Thought i was gonna have to order thqt one from merc. Just need to clean the carb on it and it should be good to go. It sat for about four years without ben run.

 

[exSW]

Cleaned the Honda it goes to the dealer tomorrow for a new airbag.
Rounded up the tools to change out the shower set in my wife's bathroom.
Got very little accomplished at work.

 

[jk14]

Stopped at fedex after work and picked up my 036 that just came back from Tennessee. Brought it home mounted the bar, set it behind my car ran back in the house got sidetracked.... proceded to back right TF over it. Luckily heard it before I did any damage. Just a few scratches damn I'm dumb.

 

[dall]

i got my 361 today ive started it but havent cut yet

 

[Guido Salvage]

Stopped at fedex after work and picked up my 036 that just came back from Tennessee. Brought it home mounted the bar, set it behind my car ran back in the house got sidetracked.... proceded to back right TF over it. Luckily heard it before I did any damage. Just a few scratches damn I'm dumb.

You my friend, have been nominated for the annual "I promise not to do anything stupid next year" award.

 

[jake wells]

Two suggestions, I've worked on a number of old vehicles like this and rarely does the tank actually need to be removed (unless you're getting tons of rust chips). That said, many of this era vehicle had a drain plug in the tank. Drain that if there is, otherwise you may be able to stick a siphon hose down the filler neck (they don't have siphon deterents like newer vehicles.) and suck the fuel out with an electric pump. Also put in an inline filter (a clear one is nice).
On the old fuel, if you get out what you can, just adding more to it will work, it's not necessary to get out all the old fuel. If the gas you put in is ethanol (most likely), expect lots of crud to be coming through the system. (hence the inline and easily changed filter)

truck was parked between 2003 and 2005 but the fuel coming out of the tank smells bad and it is brown in color. i shined a light inside the tank and it has severe varnish buildup in the bottom.

 

[Guido Salvage]

truck was parked between 2003 and 2005 but the fuel coming out of the tank smells bad and it is brown in color. i shined a light inside the tank and it has severe varnish buildup in the bottom.

Thought about burning it out?

 

[jake wells]

Thought about burning it out?

i pulled the tank out and drained the 2 gallons of stinky stuff out of it. added a gallon of fresh gas and a hand full of nuts and bolts.
the tank didn't have a drain on it. i go out about every hr and shake it around for about 10 minutes.

 

[jake wells]

Thought about burning it out?

nope the carb needs overhauled im not going to screw it up any worse than it already is.

 

[PA Dan]

Worked another 12 today. Looks like at least another week of 12's! Came home and set two more posts for the deck I'm building. Now kicking back in the 84 degree pool with a cold one!