|
10-23-2007, 07:40:51 PM
|
#1
|
|
Veteran Member
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Cedar City, UT
Posts: 602
|
Help!!!!!
I have to be able to drive my car tonight but have a huge problem. My engine died at a stop sign and after triple checking everything, could find nothing wrong. Then I noticed fuel, while the car is off, dripping very steadily into the carb. My brother and I blew into the carb to dry everything off and got it to start. Had to drive two footed home just to keep the rpm's up so it wouldnt die. Whats wrong?!?!?! I have to be somewhere tonight and need the car, so any help would be great.
|
|
|
|
10-23-2007, 07:45:05 PM
|
#2
|
|
LGM, BAAAB
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: SOUTHWEST CHICAGO, ILL
Posts: 1,963
|
what carb ? sounds like the float is stuck or you have some crud stuck in between the float needle and seat,,,, or if this is the first time out with this combo might have floats set to high ,,,,
__________________
Don't know if that's the breaks or the clutch you're smelling!!!!Bob.b 
Sorry: i asked for a speak & spell for xmas but all i got was a subscription to this site 
Bob.B
edit:1/08/09 i recived a speak and spell form nasty member Harry -AKA=Green, so now im a good speeler. But still have a Chicago Accent ...thanks ..Bab
quoted = by100s ,,,ya,cmon/bab.b
|
|
|
|
|
10-23-2007, 07:46:53 PM
|
#3
|
|
Veteran Member
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Cedar City, UT
Posts: 602
|
its a holley 650 carb. It it fairly new, two months old. it was runing fine eariler, then just died. Almost like it came suddenly.
|
|
|
|
|
10-23-2007, 08:07:12 PM
|
#4
|
|
Veteran Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Raleigh / Holly Springs, NC
Posts: 17,799
|
Tap (hard) on the needle and seat adjustment screws with a wrench or something, Hold the peddle to the floor and crank until it fires(hopefully the plugs arent fouled)
__________________
old 72 - now driving a third gen
|
|
|
|
|
10-23-2007, 08:13:41 PM
|
#5
|
|
Lifetime Gold Member
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Circleville, Ohio
Posts: 3,903
|
Sounds like something holding the float down....crude in there likergearhead says. Might have to do an on the side of the road float check..
__________________
I'm just Mike
“From the hour the Pilgrims landed, to the present day, events, occurrences, and tendencies prove that to insure peace, security and happiness, the rifle and pistol are equally indispensable . . . the very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that is good”
George Washington
|
|
|
|
|
10-23-2007, 08:16:47 PM
|
#6
|
|
Veteran Member
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Cedar City, UT
Posts: 602
|
it seems to be ok now. I took the bowl off and removed the needle. Didnt see anything but cleaned everything out real good. I also adjusted the float a bit. I think its ok. Well see tonight though. Thanks for coming to the rescue, you guys really helped me out.
|
|
|
|
| Messages from Our Sponsors ! |
|
|
|
Awesome NastyZ28.com Merchandise !!
T-shirts, wearing apparel
Drinkware, Mouse Pads, Decals
|
|
|
10-23-2007, 08:53:50 PM
|
#7
|
|
Lifetime Gold Member
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Circleville, Ohio
Posts: 3,903
|
musta been a noseeum....dirt particle so small you noseeum.
__________________
I'm just Mike
“From the hour the Pilgrims landed, to the present day, events, occurrences, and tendencies prove that to insure peace, security and happiness, the rifle and pistol are equally indispensable . . . the very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that is good”
George Washington
|
|
|
|
|
10-23-2007, 10:15:11 PM
|
#8
|
|
Lifetime Gold Member
Join Date: May 1999
Location: Devils own training ground,,, aka Arizona
Posts: 10,586
|
GET A NEW FUEL FILTER!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you don't your apt to be right there on the side of the road again at any given moment.
|
|
|
|
|
10-23-2007, 10:44:37 PM
|
#9
|
|
Veteran Member
Join Date: May 2003
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Posts: 9,076
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Marv D
GET A NEW FUEL FILTER!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you don't your apt to be right there on the side of the road again at any given moment.
|
And If you don't catch it early, it could end up being a fire hazzard. |
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
