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Hi All, finally got my 35 out for a drive after months on the rack for a trans issue. While it ran ok, I noted that the carb was dripping gas onto the intake manifold. This appeared worse when the car was on an incline with the engine off. After driving for awhile, I had trouble restarting. When I got home, I tried starting again and it barely would run as if it were running out of gas. I noticed the leaking at the carb was worse and I could not get it to restart. I removed the plugs (new), and they are all carbon fouled. The carb is recently rebuilt with maybe 100 miles on it.
Question: does this sound like the float is not cutting off the fuel and making the car run rich (fouled plugs) when running? I assume it won't start because it is flooded?
Thanks for any advice!
--John
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It sure sounds to me like it is flooding. That usually is caused by a float problem or needle and seat problem. Not only might it leave you by the side of the road but I would think it is a potential fire hazard.
My 1951 1 Ton is now on the road! My 38 Master 4 Door is also now on the road .
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John,
I have one NOS Carter needle and seat assembly left for your carburetor. Please let me know if you can use it.
Ray W
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thanks, guys! I am going to get a rebuild kit from the Filling Station... assume it has all of the parts needed?
--John
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Probably a piece of dirt in the seat. I you are interested in a A C fuel filter, I have an original glass bowl one with a new element. I put these on my cars and never have trouble anymore.
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Good carburetion is fuelish hot air
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Good carburetion is fuelish hot air
Owner, The Carburetor Shop (in Missouri)
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thanks for the tips... Hope to work on it this weekend!
John Myatt
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Hey Jon, thanks for the links! Turns out my float was full of gas. Thanks to the carburetor shop link and the explanations, I was able to find the leak in the float and solder shut. Also had abrasions on the float tab that I sanded smooth. Carb is not leaking anymore and starts easily when hot! Car seems to be driving good. Will check plugs for fouling after I put some miles on it!
Thanks all for your help... every day is an adventure! :)
--John
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