Carburator Problems

[gunnervirus]

Hi guys,

Today I tried to start up the ol' vega. I pulled all the sparkplugs out and cranked it over for about 30 seconds (to get oil pressure and fuel). When I got out of the car, I noticed gas all over the place. I took the carb hat off and the gas was just overflowing out of the center of the carb.

I'm a layman when it comes to carbs, but I think this is BAD!!

I took the carb off, and there was a huge puddle of gas in the plenum.

Any ideas?

Ben

 

[b4black]

Float not floating. Or maybe the float needle has fallen out of the seat.

I also saw something like this a long time ago on a '69 Dart. The fuel pump was oversize and building up way too much pressure. Fill the carb to overflow whenever it was turned off.

 

[fc227]

Yep, I agree, the float is stuck open, debris preventing from closing. Or the float sunk.

 

[Freddie's Buick]

Float Valve worn.....

 

[gunnervirus]

Thanks for the replies,

My autoshop teacher said that it was the float too. I'm gonna pick up a float kit from work tommorrow, and go from there.

I'll keep everyone posted...

Thanks again,

Ben

 

[gunnervirus]

Well, the float was sunk. I replaced it, and no more gas leaks!! Now if I could just find out why it's not getting any spark...

Thanks again,

Ben