carburetor trouble this morning

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04-01-2014, 12:52 PM

WarSac

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carburetor trouble this morning

went to take daughter to school this morning started up the truck and now fuel is pouring out the side of the carb any ideas?

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04-01-2014, 01:12 PM

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65' 6 cyl side? probably stuck float, loose fuel line ?- can be big leak
accelerator pump diaphragm?-usually small leak

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04-01-2014, 01:16 PM

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Your float is stuck, tap it with the handle of a screw driver... Then clean the bowl.

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04-01-2014, 03:50 PM

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got it thx guys

I did a rebuild kit took care of that now I need to adjust it a little black smoke and running a little rough I don't know witch screw to loosen or tighten

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04-02-2014, 02:26 PM

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I think I got it

I adjusted the float a hair more I think I got it and changed the plugs I figured that they need changing after all that only time will tell if I got it right

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