Hello, This is my first post and im looking for some advice.
We have a 79 Clark C500-45 with a 4 cylinder GM style engine that runs off LPG.
We have replaced the following due to a previous no spark issue. Distributor cap,rotor,the magnetic pickup (that replaces the points), the ballast resistor. Everything was fine after that. A few weeks later it would not start, not even on starting fluid, and we still had spark. We consulted a local shop and they recommended replacing the vaporizer. so then we replaced the vaporizer, the solenoid, the hoses and fittings. Still no start. so a technician came out, and determined it was the carburetor. They stated the carburetor or rebuild kits were not available, so they sold us a "good used one". It ended up being a little different style (Impco CA-100). so we put it on, turned the fuel on, turned the key and gas came rushing out of the air cleaner. They were able to rebuild this particular carb so they did, we got it back, same thing happened. They then told us the new Vaporizer was defective so we replaced that a second time. no change.
Has anyone else had an issue like this before we spend any more money throwing parts at this? I have experience and education in the automotive field, but not with any of this LPG stuff.
Thanks!
We have a 79 Clark C500-45 with a 4 cylinder GM style engine that runs off LPG.
We have replaced the following due to a previous no spark issue. Distributor cap,rotor,the magnetic pickup (that replaces the points), the ballast resistor. Everything was fine after that. A few weeks later it would not start, not even on starting fluid, and we still had spark. We consulted a local shop and they recommended replacing the vaporizer. so then we replaced the vaporizer, the solenoid, the hoses and fittings. Still no start. so a technician came out, and determined it was the carburetor. They stated the carburetor or rebuild kits were not available, so they sold us a "good used one". It ended up being a little different style (Impco CA-100). so we put it on, turned the fuel on, turned the key and gas came rushing out of the air cleaner. They were able to rebuild this particular carb so they did, we got it back, same thing happened. They then told us the new Vaporizer was defective so we replaced that a second time. no change.
Has anyone else had an issue like this before we spend any more money throwing parts at this? I have experience and education in the automotive field, but not with any of this LPG stuff.
Thanks!