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anyone ever cleaned out their carbs? 120-130 1966

posted by  walrus3 on  Fri Aug 29 15:20 CST 2003
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If I read it right it looks to me like Phil didn't say much of anything
about the float chambers, which is where most of my problems have been.
Take the top off each float chamber and empty the chamber any way you can
(I sometimes use a turkey baster or other big eye dropper)
There may be gunk in the bottom, especially in the little rectangular box
that leads to the jet connection. Clean that out with Q-tips or whatever
way seems best. Dirt in the jet will NOT help!
Take out the float and the float valve and blow through them to make
sure there is no gunk there. Be sure the valve is screwed back in the
chamber lid good and tight. (I've had them vibrate loose and flood)
Put the float back in and check the float level - should be 1/8" to 3/16"
from the top of the float to the bottom of the lid. Mine do better closer
to 3/16". Put it back together and hook the fuel lines back up.
--
George Downs, The "original" Walrus3, Bartlesville, Oklahoma






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