61 Econo Carb Question
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61 Econo Carb Question
I installed the new fuel pump from NAPA along with some new fuel lines and it is pumping well. The problem is the idle.
I can start with the choke or without it (is working fine), but my truck will not idle. I am not getting any fuel in the carb at idle. If I advance the throttle, I can see the gas getting pumped in by the secondary jets. I tried adjusting the slow speed idle to no avail.
My carb is a 1 barrel Holly that has a sticker claiming that is has been rebuilt. Judging by the condition and grime I would say it was awhile ago. I bought the truck last fall after it had sat for 5 years. After draining the fuel, changing plugs, points, cap and having the carb adjusted it ran and idled. This spring when I started it up is when I began having fuel and idle problems.
Should I just rebuild, exchange for a rebuilt or look into a 2 barrel carb to switch out?
Thanks,
bamfers
I can start with the choke or without it (is working fine), but my truck will not idle. I am not getting any fuel in the carb at idle. If I advance the throttle, I can see the gas getting pumped in by the secondary jets. I tried adjusting the slow speed idle to no avail.
My carb is a 1 barrel Holly that has a sticker claiming that is has been rebuilt. Judging by the condition and grime I would say it was awhile ago. I bought the truck last fall after it had sat for 5 years. After draining the fuel, changing plugs, points, cap and having the carb adjusted it ran and idled. This spring when I started it up is when I began having fuel and idle problems.
Should I just rebuild, exchange for a rebuilt or look into a 2 barrel carb to switch out?
Thanks,
bamfers
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i would say rebuild yours. that being said, there are a couple of the holley's that the kit is around 50 bucks! kinda steep for a 1 brl carb.
also, next time you park it for a while, use some stabil or some sort of gas saver in the fuel. the gas nowdays isnt the best stuff to let sit in anything!
also, next time you park it for a while, use some stabil or some sort of gas saver in the fuel. the gas nowdays isnt the best stuff to let sit in anything!
