I keep a small bottle of fuel that I squirt into the carbs to determine if
it will run if force fed gas. If it runs I then backtrack the fuel system
as to blockage, float problems, excessive sediment, etc............
Brad Pace wrote:
> Todd be sure that you drain the fuel system and use new fuel as the
> old fuel will have lost its volatility and the flash point will be too
> low to be ignited. Put in new spark plugs and be certain that the carb
> jet is free to move in the carb body so that the choke will be
> effective. Pull the damper body
> off and clean the needle with a Scotch Brite pad and be sure that the
> jet is open and free of any obstructions. If the car ran before and it
> has spark this should get you going.
>
> Good Luck, Brad
>
> P.S. You do not need to remove the carbs to do this.
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