1983 Ford F-150

Tiny
HGARAY
  • MEMBER
  • 1983 FORD F-150
Engine Performance problem
1983 Ford F150 V8 Two Wheel Drive

rebuilt carburetor w rebuild kit upon install vehicle now starts but exessive fuel pours out of top of carburetor what is wrong? Maybe float not closing needle valve?
Saturday, August 28th, 2010 AT 7:13 AM

2 Replies

Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Could be the float misadjusted or it has a pin hole leak that's causing it sunked and overflowing
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, August 28th, 2010 AT 7:18 AM
Tiny
WRENCHTECH
  • MECHANIC
  • 20,761 POSTS
Assuming you have not added an electric fuel pump or anything that would have increased the fuel pressure, the problem will be in the carb. The most common cause is a piece of dirt caught in the needle and seat, not allowing it to close but Raz has given you other viable possibilities too. If it doesn't clear itself up, the needle valve will have to be removed to check for dirt. Some carbs allow it to be removed from the outside while others require removing the whole top of the carb to access it.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Saturday, August 28th, 2010 AT 7:38 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links