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    580CK Advice

    Mel / others, I have the ole' girl starting reliably and running in a generally acceptable manner. I have noticed that at 1/2 - 3/4 throttle, weather in gear, under load, or in neutral, the governor sort of pulsates and kicks in and out about every 2 seconds. Any suggestions as to what to look...
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    580CK Advice

    Mel, I think the last issue was fuel flow. I finally got the carb off the throttle rod and it was really grungy. I found a guy locally that had a new zenith in the box and picked it up for a song and a dance. I installed the new carb, installed the 3 ohm coil, new plugs and wires, and fired the...
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    580CK Advice

    I pulled the element out of the filter but have left the filter in place for now just to see the fuel flow. I pulled the bowl and did not find a screen. The flow seems ok from the tank but I really don't have a point of reference to know if it is good or restricted. So here is a good one for...
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    580CK Advice

    rasman, First off that is a nice resto but I don't see any mud on her :) How big of a job is it to pull the fuel tank? I was considering pulling it and making sure I am starting clean. I have been told there might be a screen in the tank but have not been able to confirm this. Looks like a...
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    580CK Advice

    Although the wiring on this piece appears to have been cut and spliced over the years and lights and gauges are not operational I think I am almost satisfied that the charging and starting electrical is working properly. I am thinking I should turn so attention to the fuel system. This fuel...
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    580CK Advice

    melben, I looked for a resistor but just could not find one. the wire at the coil negative terminal comes from a post on the side of the distributor and the positive comes from a cable conduit that runs under the gas tank and under the dash assembly. I suppose there could be a resistor under...
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    580CK Advice

    melben, Put new positive terminal on battery cable. Seem sto have solved the problem of a dead system after shutdown. Still having the issue with stalling out when in gear or under load. Runs just fine in neutral. Checked the primary resistance on the coil today. 1.4 ohms. Think I need to...
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    580CK Advice

    Finally had a chance to get back to the CK yesterday. I had not touched it since my last post. Voltage was 12.53 at battery. Turned key to "on" position and voltage was 12.38 at battery. Turned key over - started right up. Moved throttle to 1/2 and voltage was 13.45 at the battery. Let in run in...
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    580CK Advice

    10 ec. I know I have a good ground to the frame. Are you also saying that I should check for a ground from the frame to the starter motor?
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    580CK Advice

    Proud new owner of a 1967 580CK gas. Not much to look at but it has strong hydraulics, easy start (when it wants to) and runs out nicely (when it wants to). The "when it wants to"'s are where I could use some troubleshooting advice. The nice fellow I bought the CK from told me that he...
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    Trailering a 530CK or 580CK

    Brought home a 580ck with a 3/4 ton and 5th wheel about a month ago. Truck pulled just fine and it was really quite an interesting ride unloading with those soft (ok dead) brakes on the 580ck...
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    Dead horse / undertaker

    My dear wife has a few horse critters I would like to bury - guess I should let the kick off first. That $8 / square bale habit of theirs is hard for a cheap guy like me to deal with...
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    Welcome!!!

    Proud new care taker of a 1967 580ck. She is giving me a few fits at the moment but I think if I can get her to see things my way she will be a good ole' girl for years to come.
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