223 Missing when making left turns

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Jan 18, 2020 | 05:46 PM

Steves55

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223 Missing when making left turns

This has me puzzled. It seems only when my engine warmed up, it wants to miss only when making left turns. Otherwise it doesn’t when cold or process of warming up. Initially I thought maybe my float level was too high and gas was spilling over from the centrifugal force but if this was true, it would not matter what operating temperature. Any suggested things to check? I may still lower the float and see what happens.

Jan 18, 2020 | 08:25 PM

manglass

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The float level has a small margin for error on those carburetors. Make sure it is set to factory specs. The actual specifications and measurement procedures should be found in rebuild kit instructions or a shop manual.

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Jan 18, 2020 | 09:16 PM

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Wife's ranger used to do this. on a turn, found the steering rag joint would catch a plug wire... straighten out it was fine!

Jan 18, 2020 | 11:01 PM

hooler1

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Originally Posted by Steves55

So you say it does not do this while the engine is cold? As long as your choke is operating properly, I think you may be correct about your float level. It could be just a hair high. The reason I am thinking that could be your issue is fuel tends to expand as it gets warmer. Between the fuel sloshing around with the left turn and the fuel expansion in the carburetor bowl, it may be slightly flooding.