Fordson F question

[Chuck Doan]

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A quick question. On the manifold, mounted to what I think is the vaporizer, is a small tank, maybe the float bowl? Anyway, it’s hard to see in this photo, but coming out at an angle towards the driver is a small universal joint or clevis looking thing. What is this?
I assume something connected to it, but in the several pics I have seen of this style manifold, nothing was connected. I’m just curious is all, thanks for any help.

Chuck

 

[Chuck Doan]

Well, rats, the link isn't working. Anyway, its a Kingston MD manifold if that helps any.

 

[Chuck Doan]

BTW, Here is a progress pic of my 1/16th scale diecast redo. Just finished the belt pulley:

 

[Anonymous-0]

If I remember correctly, there was a rod connected to that universal that went to the dash so the operator could adjust the needle valve from the seat.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Chuck, That is the needle valve. Fuel goes into the float chamber and the needle valve regulates the amount of fuel that goes through a nozzle and into the vaporizer. This should be open about 1 1/2 turns. This is not exact as all tractors run differently. Once the engine is running use the needle valve to adjust for rich or lean. There is a rod that goes from the needle valve through a hole in the dash so it can be adjusted from the drivers seat.

 

[Chuck Doan]

Thanks, Bob! It's wierd, but I have seen 5 or 6 examples of running tractors with that manifold, and none of them had a connecting rod. Must be something you need to adjust only once in a while.

Chuck

 

[Chuck Doan]

Thanks, Butch. Just the info I was looking for!