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An old trick I learned years ago is to pinch off the gas line to stop the
flow to the carb. (the hose before the fuel pump works best). Then start
the car and let it run until it runs out of gas. Then release the gas flow
and restart the car. The rush of fuel into the carb will often clear out
and debris that might be causing the float to stick. If it doesn't work the
first time try it a few more times.
Stu
P.S. I'm assuming your talking about black, burns our eyes, kind of smoke?
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From: "Warren Sherrow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 12:52 PM
Subject: [FGF] smoke
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Ok all you Rochester 4bbl gurus, I tuned the engine, dwell, points, plugs,
idle, etc, but when I start the car now, it smokes like a mad dog and
seems to load up with fuel. When I step on the accelerator and clean it
out, it runs ok and stops smoking. Why? The carb, floats, needle valves
what? I am at a loss. The carb was rebuilt only a couple years ago and
only drive it to shows, maybe 300 miles a year. I've played with the
mixture, but it is getting very frustrating. Any help/ideas would be
greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dee Sherrow
68 Firebird Sprint
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