Carb Problem

Thanks to all the replies about my carb problem.

Fixed carb this weekend. Adjusted float and cleaned needle valve and seat. Just like everyone said and this seemed to have fix the problem.

Now how do I adjust the air idle screws if it is needed?

And In case I over adjusted the float does anyone know what the symptoms are if the float is set too low?

why don't you take that piece of crap holley carb replace it with a real carb like a edelbrock marine unit.Also all that fuel dripping into the intake manifold causing an overrich fuel mixture on start up. This does wonders to the cylinder walls because of the lack lubrication on the cylinder walls.

Skilew,
Since your carb got a new kit 2 years ago, it may not need another whole kit, but it might be a good idea to have one handy in case you need anything. Where is the gas dripping from? The bowl vents should have J-tubes so that they drip into the venturies, not out onto the manifold. If the flooding is due to improper adjustment of your float level, then you SHOULD be able to adjust the float level by bending the metal tab on the float. While you are at it, pull your needle valve and make sure it and the seat look PERFECT. If they don’t look perfect, replace the needle AND the seat. The last time I saw a flooding problem like this, it was actually due to a tiny piece of rubber (from a fuel line) stuck in the needle valve.

79nautique,
I don’t open my mouth when I type. I’m no expert, but of the approximately 100 carburetors I’ve rebuilt, I’ve seen three types of floats: 1) all metal, 2) all plastic, 3) black synthetic cork with metal flange. Just because you have never seen one, does that mean they don’t exist? The little squared-off “C” shaped retainer wire has nothing to do with the float level adjustment. The purpose of this forum is to try to help each other out – why do you insist on being so contrary? It’s clear by comparing the number of posts on our login names who “opens his mouth” the most. Why, Why, WHY?!?!

If you don't have the flat head with the jam-nut (one on each bowl), then you will need to pull your bowl off. If you have a copper float, you can bend the tab to adjust. If you have a plastic float, you can't adjust.

The Carb was rebuilt about two years ago. Could I just adjust the float without completely rebuilding the carb? And how do I adjust the float on this carb there is not an outside adjustment?

where's the damn spell check

Sounds like the needle-valve/seat or the float. Some people are using a wedge flange to level their carb. That makes it easier to set the float level (if you have adjustable floats).