Attaching Float Clip to Needle
Some but not all carburetor kits include a clip that attaches the float to the needle. This is so the...
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Carburetor Vacuum Advance Ported or Non Ported
Vacuum AdvanceThis article is about the vacuum advance as far as how it is related to the carburetor. There is... -
Checkball and Checkweight Identification
This page includes all of the checkweight and checkballs that we carry and their common uses. If you are ever... -
Cleaning Your Gas Tank
Removing and cleaning an old dirty fuel tank can, indeed, be a problem. Actually, it can be several problems rolled... -
Dies When Stopping or Around Curves
As with most carburetor problems, there can be more than one reason for this.I have to ask the question: Does... -
General Troubleshooting Chart
This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it includes some of the most common problems with carburetion symptoms... -
Hesitates, or Bogs When Stepping on Gas
Why it happens: When stepping on the gas, the engine needs a little extra gas before it gets to cruising,... -
How a Metering Rod Works
A stepped rod, called a metering rod, is placed in the center of the metering rod jet on some carburetors.... -
Idle Mixture Screws – Adjustment and How to Purchase
The Carburetor Idle Circuit and Adjusting the Idle Mixture GENERAL KNOWLEDGE The idle mixture screws sets the mixture of fuel... -
Jet Sizes
Do You Have the Correct Jet Size? To determine if you need to change the jets, look at the... -
Multiple Carburetors
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Starts Hard
How To Start Your Carbureted Vehicle? A carbureted vehicle is started differently than today’s machines. Press down on the accelerator... -
Testing Needle & Seat or Float Valve
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What are the Different Power Valves
Power valves are tightened at 40-50 inch lbs. 2 Stage Valve Used on Motorcraft Two stage power valves are not... -
What Does the Hot Idle Compensator Do?
Idle Compensator The Idle Compensator is generally used on vehicles with air conditioning. When a vehicle comes to a stop... -
What Is The Spark Control Valve?
What the spark control valve does? The spark control valve is often mistaken as a power valve, but it doesn’t... -
Why Is My Float Bowl Empty After Sitting
Float Bowl is Empty After Sitting Some things to check for: Percolation – Percolation can happen when your engine gets hot,...
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