Removing the FDC for adjustment

[markehle]

I did wind up taking off the FDC. Since the thing had already been bypassed, all I had to do was cut one fuel line loop that was wound around another fuel line. While it was on the bench I got to take a good look at how it works and why you don't want to tuurn the shaft. While it was out I put brass pipe plugs in where the fuel fittings were. Since I don't have a pyrometer on it yet I turned it up one-half turn. I was able to measure exactly with a depth mike how far the screw sticks out from the body - right at .500". I will be able to use that number as a reference in the future.

I salute you folks who can do this while it's in the truck, but for me, it makes more sense to pull it.

Thanks for all the advice!

 

[kennys@wi.rr.com]

And the obvious statement here is:


If you went into such teritory we need pics as a guide for the rest of us.

I did wind up taking off the FDC. Since the thing had already been bypassed, all I had to do was cut one fuel line loop that was wound around another fuel line. While it was on the bench I got to take a good look at how it works and why you don't want to tuurn the shaft. While it was out I put brass pipe plugs in where the fuel fittings were. Since I don't have a pyrometer on it yet I turned it up one-half turn. I was able to measure exactly with a depth mike how far the screw sticks out from the body - right at .500". I will be able to use that number as a reference in the future.

I salute you folks who can do this while it's in the truck, but for me, it makes more sense to pull it.

Thanks for all the advice!

 

[markehle]

You are right - After I put a EGT gauge on it, I will probably remove it and tweak it some. I will shoot some pics then.