Propane regulator

[sonex188]

I am a new member. My apologizes if this has already been discussed.
I just found a 900 on factory propane stored in a barn for probably 30years. Tank still holds 70 percent. When vapor valve opened, I can hear propane going all the way to carb. So I have to assume that the regulator has internal problems. Been doing some searches for regulator parts with no luck.
I have had an 1958 AC D17 on propane forever and love propane powered tractors. I would love to have another but am afraid to make an offer if I cant repair the regulator. Many years ago, I was able to get a repair kit for the reg. on the D17.
Also, after some research am I correct to believe this is a 6 volt positive ground system?
Thanks very much for any advice!
Riddick

 

[Tom in Mo.]

I have rebuilt several Century regulators (JD green) and kits are available. It's pretty simple. Early model Fords used a piecemeal two piece regulator and the late models used a IMCO (if memory serves me).
Go by a RURAL (good ol' boys) propane office and talk to one of the guys about replacing with a new, modern regulator. If you want it to be original, take the old one in with you and have the service/parts guy look and order a kit. The two catalogs shown have every part and kit available.
The carb will probably have black goo laying in the bottom of it too.

 

[shaun wallace]

Both systems were Zenith. Early system parts are hard to find. The vaporizer is avaible thru fork lift parts. I have done a couple tractors lately.

 

[Dean]

I have a complete NG system from a Ford 4 cylinder 192 CI industrial engine that has been converted to gasoline.

Dean

 

[da.bees]

I can not remember the name of system shown in black and white picture above but I've never
found a kit to rebuild that regulator. If you don't find what you need I have a new combination
vaporizer/regulator that is simple to install on the original vaporizer or old vaporizer can be
left in place and heater hose ran to new vap/reg. I want $100 for it,money back guaranteed in
new condition.