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    '67 2000 gas with brand new zenith carb leaking

    I just had the exact same issue on my 5000. I put on a new fuel pump purchased from this site. The problem turned out to be the actuator rod in the fuel pump was too long and was physically pushing on the pump diaphragm. It was pumping so hard it maxed out the 30 psi gauge I put on it to see...
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    Ford 4000 black smoke and black looking spark plugs

    If you are running rich, there are really only a few things that could cause that. First, look for an obstruction in the air intake. A blockage there is like having the choke pulled out. Critters have a way of blocking an otherwise clear intake. Second is the carburetor. Verify it is set...
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    3000 gas fuel pump

    Sure. All I did was plumb a T fitting into the fuel line on the tractor just before the carburetor. From there, one of the two remaining outlets of the T goes to the carburetor inlet and the other goes to a gauge. One of the previous owners had discarded the sediment bowl and used a piece of...
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    3000 gas fuel pump

    I just had the exact same issue on my 5000. It’s the same pump bought from the same place. The problem turned out to be the actuator rod in the fuel pump was too long and was physically pushing on the pump diaphragm. It was pumping so hard it maxed out the 30 psi gauge I put on it to see what...
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