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Problem on initial start up. I think this is a SU question 444-544

Trying to get my engine running long enough to put some adjustments on it. I roughly static set the timing and initially adjusted out the mixture nuts 12 flats. It will fire with lots of choke but puts out a horrendous amount and quality of exhaust fumes and requires constant blipping of the throttle and choke to stay lit for just a few seconds. In the process of trying different settings, I found that the adjusting nut and spring on the rear carb are damp but not to the point of dripping and there seems to be a film of gas on the top of the rear float valve. So what do you think, does it sound like I have a bad float valve? For what it's worth, I did overhaul the carbs including new valves and seats.








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    Problem on initial start up. I think this is a SU question 444-544

    Sounds like the back carb may be flooding. Might check to make sure the valve
    is tight in the lid of the carb and that it doesn't have a speck of dust or
    something in it. Might be worthwhile to check your fuel pressure also. If it
    is over 3 psi you have the possibility of pushing the float valve open.
    While you are at it make sure you don't have any vacuum leaks too.
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    George Downs, Bartlesville, Heart of the USA!








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      Problem on initial start up. I think this is a SU question 444-544

      And, check the float adjustment.

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      Mr. Shannon DeWolfe -- (I've taken to using Mr. because my name tends to mislead folks on the WWW. I am a 52 year old fat man







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