Originally Posted by
geezer101
The small stream of fuel is from the accelerator enrichment pump. That shot of fuel is letting you know it's working so that is good. You won't get any fuel from the primary or secondary jets while the engine is off - it's all engine vacuum doing the work. I know how sensitive these carbs are and as a result I'm always 'fanatical' about trimming the internal gaskets of overhang. I pin and align all of the vacuum galleries and open up any restrictions with a small drill bit by hand and use a sharp knife to trim off any gasket material overhanging in the throats. Kits are hit and miss when it comes to the quality of the gaskets. Do all of the basic checks - check the fuel level in the bowl and make sure the float is set correctly. Also check the auto choke function. If it's not opening when it's warmed up it'll drown in fuel. Are your fuel lines' orientation correct? (crossed fuel lines will starve it of fuel as soon as you open the throttle) Is your air/fuel mix needle in the ball park? IS THE BRASS FUEL CHECK VALVE & THE BALL BEARING IN THE CARB BODY? If you've lost them, it won't be running. They are hell easy to lose if you've never messed with these carbs.
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