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Recent content by James Gordon

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    JLG 40F Early Machine Information

    I lucked out with the coil. I removed the grommet around the terminal, dug a little deeper and found the broken wire, soldered it back. Put a bolt that fit in the coil and applied voltage. It held the bolt in place till the voltage was removed. Now just needs to warm outside to finish. I want to...
  2. J

    JLG 40F Early Machine Information

    Yes, this is the Racine valve that I have for Hi Drive, which led me to believe it was a Racine system. That is what the wrong manual will get ya. I think I have this system figured out now. If it ever warms up, I'll finish it.
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    JLG 40F Early Machine Information

    I couldn't figure out how to add text to the pic so here it is. While we are one this subject, This is the other valve bank on the machine. It looks like the same style valve as the other valve bank that is FPS. Is that correct? or are they something else? Thanks again, Jim
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    JLG 40F Early Machine Information

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    JLG 40F Early Machine Information

    It says it is open, however I thought at first it ohmed out. Might try and see if is broke at the terminal. wishing for miracles I'm afraid
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    JLG 40F Early Machine Information

    My searches are coming up empty also. Is there a name that is known for the FPS valves or who made them? Just trying to grasp at straws.
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    JLG 40F Early Machine Information

    My Mother used to say " If frogs had wings it wouldn't bump their ass when they hopped"
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    JLG 40F Early Machine Information

    Thanks for everyone's input. I have a lot of research to do now. My next project is to get my 392 hemi in my old Plymouth to sing again
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    JLG 40F Early Machine Information

    I'll do that. Thanks
  10. J

    JLG 40F Early Machine Information

    No, not a one.
  11. J

    JLG 40F Early Machine Information

    The valve for the high drive was a Racine valve. I just assumed all the valves were Racine. Assuming will always get you in trouble. Thanks, Jim
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    JLG 40F Early Machine Information

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    JLG 40F Early Machine Information

    OOPS, I miss led you. Sorry bout that. I'll try and find the old coil and get pics. I think it is at a friends. Didn't throw it away.
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    JLG 40F Early Machine Information

    Here's a picture of the valve bank with the coil removed. The other two coils are identical.
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    JLG 40F Early Machine Information

    will try to get pics in a couple days. My old coil is intact, just don't ohm out. can manually operate valve.
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