Doug wrote: "If the fuel is overflowing out of the jet, you obviously have a problem with the float or needle valve."
I reply: I'm confused. I thought that the float/needle valve simply controlled fuel flow *into the bowl*, NOT into the jet. The jet is gravity fed and the needle (on the bottom of the piston) controls fuel flow from the jet into the venturi. Which part am I misunderstanding? And to the original lister who posted this problem: I think you hit the nail on the head when you guessed that the needle and/or jet were very wrong for your car. If you're turning it that far up and still running rich, the needle's gotta be wrong (not sure about the jet, that would depend on the carb, I guess). In case you're unaware, needles have specific profiles, the diameter of the needle is carefully measured over 12 or so points on the needle. The only way to "truly" get it right, is to run your engine with a meter hooked up to the exhaust. Other listers have done it and are far more knowledgeable than I am, so I hope they chime in with their techniques (I may be doing this soon also...) and experiences. For the short term, call Joe Curto (718-762-SUSU - 7878 or www.joecurto.com) and tell him what you've got (he'll ask lots of questions about the car, engine, mods, carbs, etc.) and he'll make a recommendation that's probably pretty close to spot on. About 12 bucks (plus shipping) later, you'll have the proper needles for your carbs. Good luck. George P. _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
