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Offline ireland383

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Carb floods after big burnout
« on: March 18, 2010 - 08:29:19 AM »
After a big burnout then the tires grip the car feels like it is flooded.  Am I sending to much fuel to the carb and the sudden grip of the tires causing the flooding? It picks back up after a few seconds.
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Re: Carb floods after big burnout
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2010 - 08:33:29 AM »
Check the float to see if it is leaking or sinking, check the needle valve and check the float level.
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Re: Carb floods after big burnout
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2010 - 08:36:01 AM »
This bog is the response of the engine to the sudden loading of the engine, after being allowed to spin freely. If you close the throttle when this happens, it will be worse (even leading to a stall). When the air and fuel demands change suddenly like this, the usual response is a stumble, or bog. This is nrmal, but frustrating. You might also have the carb a little rich, which will exacerbate the issue.

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Re: Carb floods after big burnout
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2010 - 10:35:21 AM »
I will check the float level again and might go to a stiffer secondary spring. Thanks
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Offline ireland383

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Re: Carb floods after big burnout
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2010 - 07:43:25 PM »
Went to a stiffer spring and no more bog after the big burnout. :woohoo: Float levels were good.
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Re: Carb floods after big burnout
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2010 - 07:41:21 PM »
Well things were good for a day now I have a sudden drop in fuel pressure. Any thoughts?
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Re: Carb floods after big burnout
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2010 - 07:56:05 PM »
what are you using for a fuel pump ?

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Re: Carb floods after big burnout
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2010 - 08:28:36 PM »
Had a standard carter mech. pump then put a high volume carter on today that I had before that worked well.
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Re: Carb floods after big burnout
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2010 - 01:36:29 AM »
weird , a mech fuel pump should not lose pressure unless the fuel pump push rod is wearing down so that would be the first thing I would be checking

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Re: Carb floods after big burnout
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2010 - 06:57:14 AM »
More about mopars in Ireland when you get time, if that is indeed where you are!  :cooldancing:
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Re: Carb floods after big burnout
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2010 - 06:57:50 AM »
I'm gonna bypass the gauge and check all the hoses, lines. Then the pushrod if need be. How hard is it to change the rod ?
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Re: Carb floods after big burnout
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2010 - 10:44:44 AM »
relatively easy , just remove the pump & there is a small pipe plug below the pump hole in the block , remove that & the rod will slide out

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Re: Carb floods after big burnout
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2010 - 09:57:30 AM »
Well pulled the rod and it was almost a 1/4 inch shorter on the cam side. Thanks to all, have a new on order.
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Re: Carb floods after big burnout
« Reply #13 on: March 28, 2010 - 12:19:44 PM »
Replaced the rod, problem solved! Thanks to all
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Re: Carb floods after big burnout
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2010 - 01:48:53 PM »
Congrats  :2thumbs:
very common problem

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