Another carb question

[Steve]

Went to the car today after it has been sat for 3 weeks not started.It started OK but ran rough.I took the air cleaner off and cranked the engine again and fuel was bubbling from out of where the white arrow points.Why is this?

 

[69hemibeep]

I'm going to say your rear float is stuck, The two float adjustment screws should have gaskets and snugged down tight enough not to leak.

 

[Hoosier Bird]

Definitely float stuck.....tap it with a screw driver handle.......

 

[sixgunrunner68]

There might be a piece of debris keeping the fuel valve needle from seating also. I had that happen to me last year on my rear carb.

 

[moparchris]

Inlet valve (AKA needle and seat) stuck. The part your pointing to is the bowl vent. Everyone is right for the fix. I would like to ad though that I like to take them out and clean with aerosol carb cleaner and then WD40 (center of the universe right?) and reinstall it. On a rare occasion the float will spring a leak and fill with fuel. In that case you need to remove the bowl and inspect the float for fuel inside (thats if the float is hollow). Sometimes they stick from being dry and sometimes they stick due to dirt from a dirty fuel system.

 

[Steve]

Thanks for the replies,now running properly again.I'm assuming the jets as we call 'em over here were sticking because they were dry as there was no dirt when I took them out.I gave them a squirt of WD40 as you suggested Chris so hopefully that cures it
Be glad when I can get the car on the road again,no doubt it's lack of use causing them to stick in the first place.

 

[69hemibeep]

Thanks for the replies,now running properly again.I'm assuming the jets as we call 'em over here were sticking because they were dry as there was no dirt when I took them out.I gave them a squirt of WD40 as you suggested Chris so hopefully that cures it
Be glad when I can get the car on the road again,no doubt it's lack of use causing them to stick in the first place.

I wonder if WD40 would fix my issues :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :leave:

 

[sixgunrunner68]

Thanks for the replies,now running properly again.I'm assuming the jets as we call 'em over here were sticking because they were dry as there was no dirt when I took them out.I gave them a squirt of WD40 as you suggested Chris so hopefully that cures it
Be glad when I can get the car on the road again,no doubt it's lack of use causing them to stick in the first place.

I wonder if WD40 would fix my issues :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :leave:

Doubtful, maybe some C4? :acme: :lmao:

 

[generaljmwlee]

I wonder if WD40 would fix my issues :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :leave:[/quote]
unless there is a shrink named WD40 I doubt it! :acme:

 

[moparstuart]

Thanks for the replies,now running properly again.I'm assuming the jets as we call 'em over here were sticking because they were dry as there was no dirt when I took them out.I gave them a squirt of WD40 as you suggested Chris so hopefully that cures it
Be glad when I can get the car on the road again,no doubt it's lack of use causing them to stick in the first place.

I wonder if WD40 would fix my issues :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :leave:

that or windex

 

[ACME A12]

I wonder if WD40 would fix my issues :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :leave:

that or windex

Oh, very nice movie reference that you worked in there, Stuie...

They say that most ANYTHING can be fixed with WD40 or duct tape...I'd venture a guess that Mr. HemiBeep is a better candidate for the duct tape... :basketcase:

:jester:

 

[sixgunrunner68]

What movie? What am I missin'? :huh:

 

[69hemibeep]

I wonder if WD40 would fix my issues :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :leave:

that or windex

Oh, very nice movie reference that you worked in there, Stuie...

They say that most ANYTHING can be fixed with WD40 or duct tape...I'd venture a guess that Mr. HemiBeep is a better candidate for the duct tape... :basketcase:

:jester:

Mrs. Hemibeep said she prefers the duct tape :facepalm:

 

[ACME A12]

What movie? What am I missin'? :huh:

"My Big Fat Greek Wedding"

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Toula Portokalos: I woke up with this huge zit this morning.
Ian Miller: Where?
Toula Portokalos: [points to spot on face] There.
Ian Miller: I had a huge zit this morning!
Toula Portokalos: Really? Where?
Ian Miller: [points to his face] Well, it was there, but it's gone now.
Toula Portokalos: Why?
Ian Miller: I put some Windex on it.


:jester:

 

[sixgunrunner68]

What movie? What am I missin'? :huh:

"My Big Fat Greek Wedding"

Never saw it. Worth the time?--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Toula Portokalos: I woke up with this huge zit this morning.
Ian Miller: Where?
Toula Portokalos: [points to spot on face] There.
Ian Miller: I had a huge zit this morning!
Toula Portokalos: Really? Where?
Ian Miller: [points to his face] Well, it was there, but it's gone now.
Toula Portokalos: Why?
Ian Miller: I put some Windex on it.


:jester:

 

[Steve]

Does Bob have an acne problem?

 

[ACME A12]

Does Bob have an acne problem?

One just NEVER knows where these threads are going... :lmao:

 

[69hemibeep]

Does Bob have an acne problem?

NO. See its clearing up :jester:

 

[Steve]

Does Bob have an acne problem?

NO. See its clearing up :jester:

EEK!...I don't think WD40 will shift that buddy

 

[moparstuart]

Does Bob have an acne problem?

NO. See its clearing up :jester:

he has an acme , problem