Ford industrial 220 engine picture

Hello,

I still got this leroi aircompressor with a ford (fordson) industrial 220 motor in it. Can any one tell me what goes in the rubber grommet infront of the valve cover. It is leaking oil out of it onto the upper raditor hose. It looks like a pvc valve should go there.

You can just see the oil covered grommet in the picture there at the hose clamp.

any help would be great

MYASSITIS

I had to get my pump rebuilt a few years ago and they rebuilt it the opposite way for some reason. I pull the the rack out and it then works its way back in towards the pump. The injection shop told that it does really matter which way the rack goes as long when the pump is running it is not running at maximum fuel delivery all of the time, aka when rack is pushed in or pulled out.

Scott

The picture of the injection pump that I posted is actually a picture I found awhile ago. I needed to show my mechanic that there was a pipe on the injection pump to drain off the excess diesel that is used for lubrication.

Back on topic, from what I could find out about it, is that it was a fordson "add on" hour meter that you could order from the factory. My 1959 FPM has the very expensive angle drive and cable ( I just bought both of these items ) that run too the proof meter. This is probably the same setup that you have with you major.

Scott

Randy

Your engine configuration looks a little different ( my water temp gauge goes on the other side ) then mine but I believe you should have a decompession lever that goes through the grommet.

Are you talking about the grommet that is in the valve cover ??

Below is a pic of my FPM engine:

Thanks,

Scott

Now for the stupid question, what is it for easyer starting in winter. and do I need one. I need to do somthing to keep oil from leaking out of the grommet since the lever is not there..

Thanks