carburetor?
Q. what happens if the fuel float is not set right and which way to raise the fuel level? cause i tried both ways and it wasnt raising i even screwed it a bunch in both directions to see if it will raise enough to spill threw the sight plug...nothing... now i dont know where it was to begin with!!!
Asked by John M - Tue Oct 24 19:48:17 2006 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. float s bad or damaged clock wise float goes down counter clockwise float goes up still no fuel out of port you might have a bent bracket to the float or no fuel pressure to lift the needle off the seat
Answered by ed - Wed Oct 25 01:07:24 2006
Q. what happens if the fuel float is not set right and which way to raise the fuel level? cause i tried both ways and it wasnt raising i even screwed it a bunch in both directions to see if it will raise enough to spill threw the sight plug...nothing... now i dont know where it was to begin with!!!
Asked by John M - Tue Oct 24 19:48:17 2006 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. float s bad or damaged clock wise float goes down counter clockwise float goes up still no fuel out of port you might have a bent bracket to the float or no fuel pressure to lift the needle off the seat
Answered by ed - Wed Oct 25 01:07:24 2006
How do I adjust the carburetor on a snapper riding mower?
Q. 1984 Snapper rear engine rider with a Briggs and Stratton engine. There is a screw on top of the carburetor under the air filter and one on the bottom that I believe is the choke. It is dying when it is in gear and blades are on.
Asked by Ron S - Fri Apr 18 18:26:24 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
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Answered by tronary - Fri Apr 18 18:37:26 2008
Q. 1984 Snapper rear engine rider with a Briggs and Stratton engine. There is a screw on top of the carburetor under the air filter and one on the bottom that I believe is the choke. It is dying when it is in gear and blades are on.
Asked by Ron S - Fri Apr 18 18:26:24 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
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Answered by tronary - Fri Apr 18 18:37:26 2008
What kind and size of carburetor would be best to put on my camaro?
Q. I have a 1990 Chevy Camaro RS, recently installed a 355/5.7L engine in it but the only carburetor I had at the time was broke, so I'm looking for a new one to put on the car. I am looking for a carburetor that will give it the most performance with out being to much/big for the engine to handle. What would be the best size and make for my car(examle: edelbrock 600cfm)? Thanks
Asked by nick - Thu May 31 00:42:47 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the edelbrock 650cfm would be a good replacement carb for your car but you have to deal with some computer stuff if you have a computer still hooked up to your motor if so and the carb on your car is computer controlled it could give you some problems what all is done to your car and motor makes a big difffrence to what you need if basicaly stock motor and the comp is not in use any more then yes the 650 cfm would work great I worked as a mechanic for many years and built some nice drag cars and street cars now I am build a 82 Elcamino with a tricked out 454 and nitrous fun fun
Answered by Wildrider63 - Thu May 31 02:13:47 2007
Q. I have a 1990 Chevy Camaro RS, recently installed a 355/5.7L engine in it but the only carburetor I had at the time was broke, so I'm looking for a new one to put on the car. I am looking for a carburetor that will give it the most performance with out being to much/big for the engine to handle. What would be the best size and make for my car(examle: edelbrock 600cfm)? Thanks
Asked by nick - Thu May 31 00:42:47 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the edelbrock 650cfm would be a good replacement carb for your car but you have to deal with some computer stuff if you have a computer still hooked up to your motor if so and the carb on your car is computer controlled it could give you some problems what all is done to your car and motor makes a big difffrence to what you need if basicaly stock motor and the comp is not in use any more then yes the 650 cfm would work great I worked as a mechanic for many years and built some nice drag cars and street cars now I am build a 82 Elcamino with a tricked out 454 and nitrous fun fun
Answered by Wildrider63 - Thu May 31 02:13:47 2007
What type of carburetor spacer plate is needed for a race car?
Q. I have 1050 dominator carburetor and a offenhauser intake with a clover leaf opening. I want to add a spacer plate what type should I use. A clover leaf or just a square opening and how high of a plate should I use?
Asked by Bradley W - Fri Jul 27 11:46:48 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. adding a spacer well raise your power band to a higher rpm band... the larger the volume of the plate the more the power band moves
Answered by dumbo - Fri Jul 27 11:52:24 2007
Q. I have 1050 dominator carburetor and a offenhauser intake with a clover leaf opening. I want to add a spacer plate what type should I use. A clover leaf or just a square opening and how high of a plate should I use?
Asked by Bradley W - Fri Jul 27 11:46:48 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. adding a spacer well raise your power band to a higher rpm band... the larger the volume of the plate the more the power band moves
Answered by dumbo - Fri Jul 27 11:52:24 2007
what is the best sand blasting media for carburetor body's and their steel linkage?
Q. I want to sand blast a carburetors puter (white metal) body and the steel linkage that is attached to the carburetor. I need to know what the best media for sandblasting both types of metal is.
Asked by Harry Laborde - Mon Jan 25 09:51:09 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, please don't, no matter what the medium there is just too big of a chance of getting the small passages in one plugged. Please think about using either chemicals designed for the task or using a dremmel type tool to polish it.
Answered by Old Man Dirt - Mon Jan 25 10:00:49 2010
Q. I want to sand blast a carburetors puter (white metal) body and the steel linkage that is attached to the carburetor. I need to know what the best media for sandblasting both types of metal is.
Asked by Harry Laborde - Mon Jan 25 09:51:09 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, please don't, no matter what the medium there is just too big of a chance of getting the small passages in one plugged. Please think about using either chemicals designed for the task or using a dremmel type tool to polish it.
Answered by Old Man Dirt - Mon Jan 25 10:00:49 2010
How do you adjust the carburetor on a 66 mustang?
Q. I have a 66 mustang, and it idle's really high, so when i first start it up, if i dont rev the engine enough it stalls out. how do i go about adjusting the carburetor to correct this, or do you know of any websites that can help me out.
Asked by HeadAche - Wed Jul 11 10:41:22 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. sounds like your choke is not working properly if it stalls after starting it. you can adjust the idle by a little screw on the throttle plate by were the cable attaches to the carb. normally when the choke is applied to start there is a little cam that makes the idle speed increase during start up. if you have a automatic or electric choke make sure it closes when the engine is cold. also make sure it opens all the way once the engine is at operating temp. as to adjusting the carb you will need a vacume guage hook it up to a port that has vacume at idle adjust the low speed jet so the guage needle moves as little as possible. overall engine condition will effect this also rings,valves etc. if you cant get the needle to to stay within 1-2… [cont.]
Answered by toive67 - Wed Jul 11 11:09:18 2007
Q. I have a 66 mustang, and it idle's really high, so when i first start it up, if i dont rev the engine enough it stalls out. how do i go about adjusting the carburetor to correct this, or do you know of any websites that can help me out.
Asked by HeadAche - Wed Jul 11 10:41:22 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. sounds like your choke is not working properly if it stalls after starting it. you can adjust the idle by a little screw on the throttle plate by were the cable attaches to the carb. normally when the choke is applied to start there is a little cam that makes the idle speed increase during start up. if you have a automatic or electric choke make sure it closes when the engine is cold. also make sure it opens all the way once the engine is at operating temp. as to adjusting the carb you will need a vacume guage hook it up to a port that has vacume at idle adjust the low speed jet so the guage needle moves as little as possible. overall engine condition will effect this also rings,valves etc. if you cant get the needle to to stay within 1-2… [cont.]
Answered by toive67 - Wed Jul 11 11:09:18 2007
How to clean debris out of carburetor and fuel line?
Q. I have a 1978 chevy Caprice with a 350. the other day i ran out of gas and every since my car has been going dead while driving (accelerating) kind of like choking out or running out of gas . It was said that it sucked debris out of gas tank and my carburetor is clogged and debris is now in my fuel line and carburetor what can be done to correct this problem stop my car from dying out? i had no problems until i ran out of gas. I've tried carburetor cleaner and no luck still cutting out. Please help!
Asked by SirWoods - Sun Oct 26 23:18:34 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Fuel filter.
Answered by sam d - Sun Oct 26 23:38:02 2008
Q. I have a 1978 chevy Caprice with a 350. the other day i ran out of gas and every since my car has been going dead while driving (accelerating) kind of like choking out or running out of gas . It was said that it sucked debris out of gas tank and my carburetor is clogged and debris is now in my fuel line and carburetor what can be done to correct this problem stop my car from dying out? i had no problems until i ran out of gas. I've tried carburetor cleaner and no luck still cutting out. Please help!
Asked by SirWoods - Sun Oct 26 23:18:34 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Fuel filter.
Answered by sam d - Sun Oct 26 23:38:02 2008
How do I clean a chainsaw carburetor?
Q. I was wondering where the carburetor is located in a chainsaw for cleaning? I wanted to clean it out.
Asked by Aaron - Tue Jan 20 08:59:42 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. I was wondering where the carburetor is located in a chainsaw for cleaning? I wanted to clean it out.
Asked by Aaron - Tue Jan 20 08:59:42 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
Where can i find a carburetor for a classic truck?
Q. Since nobody seems to really sell or service carburetors anymore I'm having a real time finding a new carburetor for my 53' Chevy. Im trying to restore it and keep everything as original as possible where can i find a simple 1 barrel carb not a high powered duel or quad?
Asked by dalton - Wed Sep 3 11:32:27 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try going on E-Bay. Or contact some Classic Car clubs. There are automotive Flea Markets around the country. We have a big one annually in our area (Barrie Ontario).
Answered by Robert S - Wed Sep 3 11:37:50 2008
Q. Since nobody seems to really sell or service carburetors anymore I'm having a real time finding a new carburetor for my 53' Chevy. Im trying to restore it and keep everything as original as possible where can i find a simple 1 barrel carb not a high powered duel or quad?
Asked by dalton - Wed Sep 3 11:32:27 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try going on E-Bay. Or contact some Classic Car clubs. There are automotive Flea Markets around the country. We have a big one annually in our area (Barrie Ontario).
Answered by Robert S - Wed Sep 3 11:37:50 2008
How do i remove the throttle cable from a 1975 Suzuki TS185 enduro carburetor?
Q. I am removing the carburetor from a 1975 suzuki ts185 enduro bike for cleaning reasons. however i cant figure out how to disconnect the actual throttle cable. i unscrewed the top cap but there is a spring underneath and an actual throttle wire that does not want to be removed. Any tips or clues on how to remove the cable from the carb are greatly appreciated.
Asked by svdspecialist - Sat Jan 16 10:43:09 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. yes pull the spring up cup it in your hand and there should be a small plate below. Push the cable down 1/4 in to 1/2 inch and push it to the side and then pull up. its slotted with a hole large enough to pull it and a slot to a smaller hole that it normally rests in.
Answered by HHMM - Sat Jan 16 10:54:14 2010
Q. I am removing the carburetor from a 1975 suzuki ts185 enduro bike for cleaning reasons. however i cant figure out how to disconnect the actual throttle cable. i unscrewed the top cap but there is a spring underneath and an actual throttle wire that does not want to be removed. Any tips or clues on how to remove the cable from the carb are greatly appreciated.
Asked by svdspecialist - Sat Jan 16 10:43:09 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. yes pull the spring up cup it in your hand and there should be a small plate below. Push the cable down 1/4 in to 1/2 inch and push it to the side and then pull up. its slotted with a hole large enough to pull it and a slot to a smaller hole that it normally rests in.
Answered by HHMM - Sat Jan 16 10:54:14 2010
How long does it take for fuel to go from the tank to the carburetor?
Q. I just replaced my fuel lines on my 76 chevy. When I try to start it it won't start I think the problem I'm not giving it enough time to reach the carburetor. It is a mechanical fuel but how long should I crank it before gas should be getting there
Asked by devinator92 - Sun May 24 13:19:13 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm pretty sure you have a mechanical fuel pump on the side of your engine. They don't pump air very well. You may want to bleed the air out of the system by opening the inlet side of the pumps fuel line and blow into the gas tank to force fuel through the empty lines. Prime the carburetor too. That means to prefill it.
Answered by Mr. KnowItAll - Sun May 24 13:27:35 2009
Q. I just replaced my fuel lines on my 76 chevy. When I try to start it it won't start I think the problem I'm not giving it enough time to reach the carburetor. It is a mechanical fuel but how long should I crank it before gas should be getting there
Asked by devinator92 - Sun May 24 13:19:13 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm pretty sure you have a mechanical fuel pump on the side of your engine. They don't pump air very well. You may want to bleed the air out of the system by opening the inlet side of the pumps fuel line and blow into the gas tank to force fuel through the empty lines. Prime the carburetor too. That means to prefill it.
Answered by Mr. KnowItAll - Sun May 24 13:27:35 2009
what cause the carburetor leaks resulting to hard starting.?
Q. my car is running good but when I parked and re-started after few hours its flooded. i did cleaned the carburetor many times and start monitoring it, when i parked the car I checked the glass window of the carburetor its on the level.after few hours I checked again and its empty and hard to start because its flooded. take it off again many times and try to figure out what cause the leaks, still cant find the problem. please give me some ideas.
Asked by DAN M - Sun Jul 27 11:34:36 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. it would help to know what kind we are dealing with.
Answered by ridingorracing - Sun Jul 27 11:39:27 2008
Q. my car is running good but when I parked and re-started after few hours its flooded. i did cleaned the carburetor many times and start monitoring it, when i parked the car I checked the glass window of the carburetor its on the level.after few hours I checked again and its empty and hard to start because its flooded. take it off again many times and try to figure out what cause the leaks, still cant find the problem. please give me some ideas.
Asked by DAN M - Sun Jul 27 11:34:36 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. it would help to know what kind we are dealing with.
Answered by ridingorracing - Sun Jul 27 11:39:27 2008
How to switch from a fuel injected engine to a carburetor in a 86 camaro? What all has to be done?
Q. I have a 2.8 fuel injected engine, I just bought a 305 carburetor. How do I hook up the 305 in order to have everything work properly?
Asked by purewill2003 - Wed Jul 29 23:00:57 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That's a mighty ambitious project. If you are in the US it is also illegal - the EPA has some really draconian penalties for changes to the fuel and emission systems like that, including serious prison time.
Answered by Michael - Wed Jul 29 23:23:50 2009
Q. I have a 2.8 fuel injected engine, I just bought a 305 carburetor. How do I hook up the 305 in order to have everything work properly?
Asked by purewill2003 - Wed Jul 29 23:00:57 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That's a mighty ambitious project. If you are in the US it is also illegal - the EPA has some really draconian penalties for changes to the fuel and emission systems like that, including serious prison time.
Answered by Michael - Wed Jul 29 23:23:50 2009
How come my brand new carburetor starts on fire every time I try to start my camaro?
Q. I have a 350 motor with a brand new Edelbrock carburetor & each time I try to start my '67 camaro, the carb catches fire. What am I doing wrong?
Asked by hotrodhedda - Wed Nov 15 20:59:13 2006 - - 15 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Your ignition timing is way off and the spark is firing when the intake valve is open! Adjust your timing and you should not have the problem. If the timing is correctly set, you most likely have burnt intake valves!
Answered by fire4511 - Wed Nov 15 21:02:31 2006
Q. I have a 350 motor with a brand new Edelbrock carburetor & each time I try to start my '67 camaro, the carb catches fire. What am I doing wrong?
Asked by hotrodhedda - Wed Nov 15 20:59:13 2006 - - 15 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Your ignition timing is way off and the spark is firing when the intake valve is open! Adjust your timing and you should not have the problem. If the timing is correctly set, you most likely have burnt intake valves!
Answered by fire4511 - Wed Nov 15 21:02:31 2006
My carburetor spits fire when it starts and the rpm goes really high and then turns off What should i do?
Q. I have a 1986 Chevy caprice and when i try to start it it throws fire and pops through the carburetor and when it starts the rpm goes really high and then turns off, It has been my daily driver for a while and I have never had this problem before. I've done regular tune ups and i would like to believe i have properly cared for my car since i have owned it . Any idea what may be causing this? Thanks in advance for any help.
Asked by Krayzie - Wed Feb 10 09:40:33 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. fuel sending unit timing problems carb. rebuild time
Answered by Dave M - Wed Feb 10 09:45:22 2010
Q. I have a 1986 Chevy caprice and when i try to start it it throws fire and pops through the carburetor and when it starts the rpm goes really high and then turns off, It has been my daily driver for a while and I have never had this problem before. I've done regular tune ups and i would like to believe i have properly cared for my car since i have owned it . Any idea what may be causing this? Thanks in advance for any help.
Asked by Krayzie - Wed Feb 10 09:40:33 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. fuel sending unit timing problems carb. rebuild time
Answered by Dave M - Wed Feb 10 09:45:22 2010
Whats tube called that connects to carburetor and petcock valve?
Q. The tube that carrys gas from the gas tank to carburetor. Is it the fuel-overflow tube ? i think it is fuel hose. its about 4 -5 inches long dont yell at me.
Asked by Blake H - Mon Jul 20 17:26:43 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What is a fuel hose Alex?
Answered by Who's Jon Galt? - Mon Jul 20 17:31:14 2009
Q. The tube that carrys gas from the gas tank to carburetor. Is it the fuel-overflow tube ? i think it is fuel hose. its about 4 -5 inches long dont yell at me.
Asked by Blake H - Mon Jul 20 17:26:43 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What is a fuel hose Alex?
Answered by Who's Jon Galt? - Mon Jul 20 17:31:14 2009
Can I go from a single barrel to a double barrel carburetor?
Q. Its a 1975 Chevy Nova 6 cyl. with a 350. I want to change out the carburetor but have noticed that I am having trouble finding a single barrel and there are alot of 4 barrel ones. Does it matter? The motor is a 250 6 cylinder sorry about the misunderstanding.
Asked by Tabitha W - Mon Nov 10 15:18:08 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Of course it matters. If you find an adaptor that fits both engine and carb, you'll notice you have more power at redline at the loss of low end torque. In other words, not very driveable in town. Was that a 6 cylinder 350, or is your transmission a TH350?
Answered by Pancakes - Mon Nov 10 15:23:25 2008
Q. Its a 1975 Chevy Nova 6 cyl. with a 350. I want to change out the carburetor but have noticed that I am having trouble finding a single barrel and there are alot of 4 barrel ones. Does it matter? The motor is a 250 6 cylinder sorry about the misunderstanding.
Asked by Tabitha W - Mon Nov 10 15:18:08 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Of course it matters. If you find an adaptor that fits both engine and carb, you'll notice you have more power at redline at the loss of low end torque. In other words, not very driveable in town. Was that a 6 cylinder 350, or is your transmission a TH350?
Answered by Pancakes - Mon Nov 10 15:23:25 2008
How to clean a briggs & stratton carburetor for 6.5 hp?
Q. It was a push lawn mower and doesn't want to start. I already uninstalled the carburetor. The plug looks good.
Asked by Lapulapu - Thu Feb 28 19:43:17 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. very little goes wrong with those carbs just spray it down with a good carb cleaner while you have it off more likely its the plug or the magneato assembly
Answered by Imagine - Thu Feb 28 19:47:05 2008
Q. It was a push lawn mower and doesn't want to start. I already uninstalled the carburetor. The plug looks good.
Asked by Lapulapu - Thu Feb 28 19:43:17 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. very little goes wrong with those carbs just spray it down with a good carb cleaner while you have it off more likely its the plug or the magneato assembly
Answered by Imagine - Thu Feb 28 19:47:05 2008
How to rebuild carburetor on Chrysler 318 marine engine?
Q. i need to rebuild the carburetor and i have the kit, but i was wondering if anybody had a website with step by step instructions on it.
Asked by Aaron T - Tue Jul 28 17:14:11 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Should show a breakdown with the parts kit with the float height.Search the make of the carb on line.
Answered by 45 auto - Tue Jul 28 20:19:18 2009
Q. i need to rebuild the carburetor and i have the kit, but i was wondering if anybody had a website with step by step instructions on it.
Asked by Aaron T - Tue Jul 28 17:14:11 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Should show a breakdown with the parts kit with the float height.Search the make of the carb on line.
Answered by 45 auto - Tue Jul 28 20:19:18 2009
i want to put carburetor cleaner on my carburetor but the choke is not hooked up?
Q. I have a 1970 C/20 Chevy Pickup and i want to put some carburetor cleaner in it but the choke is not hooked up. could i still use the carburetor cleaner in it?
Asked by Davis - Fri Sep 25 10:53:09 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. easy just put a rag inside the top of the carb and spray the outside
Answered by accomacgeo - Fri Sep 25 11:11:25 2009
Q. I have a 1970 C/20 Chevy Pickup and i want to put some carburetor cleaner in it but the choke is not hooked up. could i still use the carburetor cleaner in it?
Asked by Davis - Fri Sep 25 10:53:09 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. easy just put a rag inside the top of the carb and spray the outside
Answered by accomacgeo - Fri Sep 25 11:11:25 2009
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