1962 FORD C750 (CABOVER); DIRTY LIL CARB
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- Опубликовано: 7 окт 2024
- Working on my 1962 Ford C750 cabover truck. I completely disassemble the Holley carburetor to clean and rebuild. It gets installed on the engine and I try to give her a go! I hope she runs better than the first attempt.
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Matt and I ran out of a couple ford cabovers like this in our first fire job. One was a heavy rescue truck with a two man cab like this and the other was an open cab pumper which meant the rear of this cab was extended and left open to accommodate a reverse facing bench seat. Was a blast to ride when it wasn’t cold out. Both were powered by a 3208 CAT.
It does sound pretty awesome! The diesel power probably propelled them a little better than this gasser. Thanks for watching! 👍😁
Matt Merc
YES I remember those when I was a Explorer
Scout. We had a Second line C-750 with just the cab, like his. We always got to use it for Hose drills if we could get a volunteer FF to drive us to the Hydrant, just next door to station. We had another C- 750 with box Rescue type body. It had a Jump full bench seat just behind the officer( passage) door. The back was walk in, with flat work bench type covers, the outside box's ( Tops) all we had for Cutting or prying tools was a porta power. NO Hurst tool. The FD to the south of us at time different Fire District was the only Department in the Late 70s to have the Hurst. We always called them on mutual aid, if the Hurst was needed. It was in a Chevy one ton with winch on front. Box type back, that Hurst was carryed in. Big Gas engine. That little Chevy Rescue Truck could move
In today's times, being a Advisor for Explorer's ( we changed from BSA to a CADET type program) The FF Union was all for that. Helps us work together. Anyway the Rescue tools are NOW on the Equipment for all the District's. It is a ( zone) type response area. We just put in service a BIG Rescue Truck. Like FDNY's. No walk in in back like NY's. It Carry's trench Rescue everything. The guy's who man it ( 3) payed guys and gals
( Can't for get the Females. We have command females in CADET program. The girls have great leadership skills. Anyway that's what I remember about are excellent C- 750 Ford cab tilt type Engine and Rescue equipment we had back then. The main Advisor a Retired Batt Chief, would like to man one of are REHAB rigs
( Plain Vans with REHAB supplies inside) with a CADET and a light duty FF. We are working on getting that past the power's to be.
I use to repair holleys idle mixture screws and metering block never take the throttle plates out to remove gaskets soak the carb I rebuilt hundreds of carbs in my 30 years of being a mechanic
I forget exactly how I dismantled this old girl. I do remember at the time I was going for complete disassembly and learning as I went. I need a bigger soak tank / can. Thanks for watching and sharing! 👍😁
Did u drop viagra into the hydraulic tank??? 🤣🤣🤣
If your lift won't go down after 4 hours seek medical attention. She was a little sticky without a body / extra weight out back. Thanks for watching! 👍😁
Like how it has two cylinders for raise. If ONE losses pressure/ hose blows. The other one keeps you from going down. Great on carb. Issues. Runs so silky smooth.
Thanks! I was happy with the results. I'm not overly well versed in carburetor repairs. This was my first attempt at one of this design / style. Thanks for watching! 👍😁
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I can write down some FACTORY spec. Or call out sheet/ print out that should have been on your visor. Then you can write down what I Text you as a reference for shifting.
@@rp1645 I still have to venture out to check out that visor decal. She's been slumbering in the back drive for awhile. I think I got the pattern down after finding 1st & 2nd. Thanks for watching! Cheers, 👍😁
@@FlatThunder
I well write down what the spec say. If you have a 5th gear. Just remembered 4th. Is what they call a soft gear( that's what they call it) 4 th & 5th. LOW then shift to 4th HIGH & 5th High. YA it confused. Just us Low ( nob down) when empty or light Load. Then pull nob up on highway speed. In 4th. or 5th gear.
Nice job with the carb rebuild Andy! 😁 You ain't kiddin! That is a steep dump angle!
Thanks Zane! It really surprised me when that third section extended. I only thought it was a double! Thanks for watching! 👍😁
Great stuff keep it up.
The carb rebuild was the first step to getting her mobile again! The folks at Holley and Mike's carburetor parts helped me out big time. Thanks for watching! Cheers, 👍😁
Just found a 68 C600 Cabover with a 16 ft box, Wiring on mine is in bad shape, it’s got the 390 in it, Looking to swap it for the 7.3. Awesome videos doing a great job on the truck! Keep them coming
Sorry I missed your comment! Thank you for your kind words! I am super excited about the cabover build. She's going to be a long term project. A diesel cabover would be pretty stout! Thanks for watching! 👍😁
Dementrio
Great find. On my 71 SeaGrave. I have a take off plate on dash for all the Electric wiring. I fully know what you mean. I have found old wires going to NOTHING. Not even connected. I labeled everything with blue tape, so I don't forget what it was there for. Good luck on fixing your issues.
Cool truck bud, I just rescued a 69 c 750 from the scrapper. Greetings from Washington state!
Hi Washington! I bet the one you saved is in much better shape. Here in the salt belt steel doesn't have much of a fighting chance. Share some pictures or videos of your truck. I'd like to check it out. These are cool old rigs! Thanks for watching! 👍😁
you should make you a carb bath with a Full-Size x 4-Inch,Stainless Steel,Medium chafer pan with the lid and baskets
Good idea! I think I have one kicking around somewhere. I did entertain buying a sonic cleaner, but those can get pricey. Thanks for watching! 👍😁
On the Holley carbs, what you called the mixture plate, we call a metering block up here in Michigan. Even though your in Ohio, we can still get along because we're both into Ford trucks.
I could be off on my terminology. I'm not overly well versed in carburetor's. Super happy Holley's tech support could help me identify the carburetor / original engine specs! We can sit aside the state feud for Ford Trucks any day! Thanks for watching 👍😁
Nice. Kind of want to run into one for a car hauler. Gonna take a few days to get up to speed on your vids.
Thanks! She's a long term project. I will have more videos on 'Margret' coming out in the future. Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas! 👍😁
Can't wait to ride
She's still got a long way to go! Thanks for watching 👍😁
I am sure it will run better with the pump connected than gravity fed. I also think cylinders would release if there was a bed on it. Maybe when you were polishing the cylinders you heated them up with all that friction and they expanded. LOL
It was getting a little hot and heavy in the polishing department! Haha. I think you are right. What's left of the bed, just the main I-Beams, doesn't account for much weight. Thanks for watching 👍😁
@@FlatThunder What size fuses do you use in the 843 cab ?
@@jayweddle7993 I think you're asking about the Bobcat fuses. I'm not for sure. I only wired in a tap from the existing feed at the ignition switch to energize the fuel solenoid. My whole system needs a ton of wiring work; like completely re-wired type of my work.
Happy New Year greetings from the Ohio Porters!🇺🇸 Dude, I still like your little cabover Ford truck. She actually may not be so little, but she is quite a beauty! 🥰 I had a 1965 with a 390. I guess that’s what they call a 3 stage boom. It makes sense that it would require some weight on them to bring them back down. 🧐 Good job on the rebuild. I didn’t hear any female voices on the video. I so like that cab style!🥰 Good stuff! Do you have plans for the truck? You can always put a flat bed on her and make her a flat bed dump. That’s still handy! 🤩 Stay safe my friend! 😎🤩✌️
Thanks! I do have plans to turn her into a tractor with a slight twist! The neighbor was super loud during the recording.... Dating life these days I suppose 😂. Thanks for watching old friend! Happy New Year! Cheers 👍😁
@@FlatThunder 🇺🇸 A tractor with a twist…this I gotta see. You sure have my curiosity up. Good luck and keep it coming! 🥰✌️
Low idle circuit bat in carb soak carb and rebuild
My auxiliary fuel pump wasn't pumping so good.....It ran better in previous videos, but I was gravity feeding the carb. Hoping addressing the fuel pump / float adjustment will remedy the issue. I rebuilt the carb in a previous video. Thanks for watching! 👍😁
Sweet looking ride with hydraulic cylinders to boot! Are you doing a dumper or going towards a recovery tilt bed to bring home other finds!?
Thanks! The plan is to shorten the chassis and convert her into a tractor! I have some neat plans for a flat deck conversion when not pulling a trailer. Long term goal is a removable gooseneck trailer for hauling big stuff! Thanks for watching! 👍😁
@@FlatThunder look forward to watching the transformation!
is that two way hoist buddy
I'm not 100% sure if your specific question. I'll answer it two different ways. The little jib crane on the back of the F150 is a harbor freight special (manual extension, cable winch, hydraulic tip up via a tube jack and it swivels). The hydraulic tilt bed on the C750 is pressure up and gravity down. Thanks for watching 👍😁
I have a 1968 COE 750 would you mind show me how your PTO works I have two levers but nothing happens I don’t know how to do it and the owner I bought it from says they used to use it all the time- also do you have any idea on how to hard it is to get the brakes to work I’m about to start tearing into this thing just thought I’d ask before going in blindly
It sounds like a fun project! I am guessing the mechanical levers are the following; one engages the PTO and the second operates the valving. My unit has cables to operate both features. I can try to snap some photos of my setup. I have yet to tear into my brakes. I was fortunate enough for them to work when I purchased the truck. She still needs a ton of work. If yours are air brakes I'm betting it isn't building air pressure. Stay tuned for more on old Margret... She's a long term project. Thanks for watching! 👍😁
@@FlatThunder Yeah I have two levers looks like one runs to the PTO and one runs to the hydraulics box thing and I think my brakes are all like a car is with no air- I don’t have to have a CDL to drive mine
@@hunterm.172 since they are hydraulic I imagine the master cylinder needs replaced or rebuilt. All the wheel cylinders probably need replaced as well. The rubber seals and cups dry out and leak. At least that's my prior experience with older hydraulic brake systems.
I enjoy your videos! I have found a Ford C 900 for sale. Looks to be in good shape. Looking for manufacturer specs. Has less than 48k miles. Used in a yard locally. Your thoughts?
Buy it! They are fun, nostalgic and different than other cars on the road today. I think a diesel power plant with air brakes would be the best combination, but they are all functional when in good shape. Depends on your intentions, but I think air brakes are a must on heavy hauling rigs. Happy shopping and thanks for watching! 👍😁
@@FlatThunder It has air brakes...gas engine. PTO works as well. Parts: easy to get? expensive?
@@jimcole6423 stay tuned! I haven't purchased very many parts yet. She's a long term project. So far I easily obtained a new old stock clutch master cylinder and a carburetor rebuild kit. I was told via a viewer the clutch hoses are no longer available. I am going to make my own from stainless steel braided hose. Cheers
I must have missed it but what engine is in this truck?
It is a 332 Y-Block. Thanks for watching! 👍😁
replace the studs that gasket is a upgrad for a reason .
It's on the list for future improvements. Thanks for watching! 👍😁
While I may be late to the party... that replacement "gasket" appears to be a thin phenolic spacer. It prevents heat from transferring from the cast iron intake into the body of the carb - hot gas is bad gas as they used to say. If you haven't already used it, it may be worth installing if you haven't upgraded your intake manifold. Best wishes! 👍🏻🇺🇸👨🏻🔧👨🏻🏭
- Max Giganteum
Don’t you just love toys
I think I have a problem.....I like ones that take up large amounts of space! Thanks for watching! 👍😁
How about raggedy Ann
That's a good one! Thanks for watching! 👍😁
Totally obvious: Big Red!
Thank you! Thank you! I'm here all week! 👏🏻👍🏻🤘🏻🎉
- Max Giganteum
Copper spray a gasket
I think it's a good product, but I have never used a spray gasket maker. If I ever have to remove the carb I'm contemplating making a new paper gasket with the laser burner. Thanks for watching! 👍😁
Spray the gasket you already have and then let it dry
What engine is in that ?
Factory original Ford 332 Y Block. Thanks for watching! 👍😁