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Re: Carburetor flooding
« Reply #15 on: April 24, 2006 - 11:58:01 PM »
I've solved the flooding with a new needle/seat and float. exchanged the brass plugs for clear ones for adjusting the float without having the gas piddle out.seems like a good idea to me.
Cars running good at this time.
Bought a vacuum / gas pressure tester at sears..no instructions.
Question: Since the fuel line will be disconnected, is just cranking the starter good enough to get an accurate fuel pressure reading ? same as when running?
Eric
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Re: Carburetor flooding
« Reply #16 on: April 25, 2006 - 12:18:07 AM »
yes

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Re: Carburetor flooding
« Reply #17 on: April 25, 2006 - 12:18:35 AM »
congrats on fixing the flooding , it generally is the needle & seat

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Re: Carburetor flooding
« Reply #18 on: April 25, 2006 - 12:37:57 AM »
Thanks CP . I'm feeling less intimidated fixing my car now that I've gotten my feet wet
(hands dirty?) again.
It had been over 20 years since I finished my '67 and pretty much all I've had to do since then was drive her.
Then as a middle-aged guy I buy this 440-6v monster and was a little overwhelmed and realized I had forgotten alot mechanicaly.
I'm not the type to take my car to a garge. I still change my own oil etc..
You and the other board members have been life savers by answering questions (no matter how stupid) which has restored confidence in myself.
Thanks again :thumbsup:
This site and its members are the best!
Eric
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Bay Area California

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Re: Carburetor flooding
« Reply #19 on: May 06, 2006 - 10:22:59 AM »
 Glad you got it fixed CC  :thumbsup:
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Re: Carburetor flooding
« Reply #20 on: May 09, 2006 - 12:40:18 AM »
Thanks...I think I could make one of the clayton runs on wednesday nites..let me know when you're gonna be there.
Eric
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Re: Carburetor flooding
« Reply #21 on: May 09, 2006 - 12:39:12 PM »
 Yea I'll let ya know when I go, will be fun to hook up.
ROB
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