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Too much of a good thing (gas)??? #33864 10/09/06 09:22 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 53 Gatineau, Quebec, Canada 46chevy OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP 46chevy Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 53 Gatineau, Quebec, Canada	Another small problem today... Started up the old fleetmaster, and after a it had warmed up nicely, it startted to putter, getting progressively worst, until it stalled... after having sat for a while and cooled off, it started up again... would appear like its getting too much gas... The car has sat idle for a couple of years... could that have affected the carb (needle, float, nozzle???)... I would appear its getting too much gas after having warmed up... Cold, its fine... Anybody have a clue??? Thanks... Marcellin Marcellin

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Re: Too much of a good thing (gas)??? #33865 10/09/06 10:13 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	If its too much gas black smoke will come out of the tail pipe. The engine requires a richer mixture when cold so it may act as you describe.When cold the choke must be pulled out part way to run smoothly...and then gradually pushed in untill engine warms up....are you over choking it by leaving the choke pulled out-is the choke opening fully?...you can see by removing air cleaner. Other than that I would suspect dirt in the bottom of the gas tank and fuel line is being drawn up into the carburetor. Gene Schneider

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