Great idea!
There should be an o-ring on the exterior of the assembly. If it's missing, that's a problem.
Oh, now I get what Tommy K was referring to. Its there and looks ok.
Hey I was thinking of the wrong thing. The o-ring is there, it’s seals around the needle and seat assembly, looks ok. I’m still just getting a new assembly for a back up. I’m sure the ethanol fuel will tear it up sooner than later. Thanks for the tip!
Brasso, I haven’t heard that since my military days! Ya that’s a great idea. I did try to clean that area as well as the tip with carb cleaner. I re-set the float level and it’s running like it should now. Somehow it just got out of wack.
I once had same issue, There is a curved tab on float hinge that contacts needle. if this tab gets bent down or bent up, the float will either will flood or deprive carb of fuel. You will know this is happening if you have too little or too many theads engaging lock nut. Also holley needle and seat assemblies seem to be VERY sensitive to any little gremlins! squirt some silicone spray on em to lubricate, little gaskets too.
Thanks for the tip, that’s what it seems like happened. I had taken my carb off during the winter to do some engine work, but I didn’t take the bowl off. Maybe from turning it upside down to drain the gas out? I did turn it upside down a few more times, probably quite a few more times, to adjust where the butterflies are in the transfer slots. So I may have bent the tab, but it only happened to the front, but still a possibility. Not sure, but I’m just happy that I got it running good again.
......... and watch where you park! I guarantee some idiot will pull up beside you a foot and a half off your door, even if you take up two spots.Our orders are to stay home UNLESS you need groceries, drug store or medical appt. and no gathering of more than 5 people. We can still go for walks or bike rides as long as "social distancing" is maintained.
Oh, I see. I did not know you were disabled. Handicap spots are ok, but when I had my hip replacement and needed those, I found many times that the person driving the vehicle was NOT handicapped at all, they were taking advantage of perhaps a family member who was. That's just WRONG! If you don't need it, don't use it is what I say. I still get upset when I see this going on. Wal-Mart is the worst around here.
Ya I hate that too. There’s people who are worse off than me, so I don’t always park in the designated spots. But I’m still kinda messed up from a head on snowmobile accident. I have plates and screws and a rod in my left leg and my left arm is pretty much paralyzed. I use a cane to walk when I have to go kinda far. But I do get some weird looks when I park my car in a handicap spot, but I have the special plate for it. Anyway, enough about that I’m ok.
John, I'm sorry to learn about your accident, but glad you're okay apart from the extra hardware. It could have been much worse, then we would not have had the opportunity to (sort of) get to know one another one the Forum. Still looking forward to meeting you once this crap is behind us.Ya I hate that too. There’s people who are worse off than me, so I don’t always park in the designated spots. But I’m still kinda messed up from a head on snowmobile accident. I have plates and screws and a rod in my left leg and my left arm is pretty much paralyzed. I use a cane to walk when I have to go kinda far. But I do get some weird looks when I park my car in a handicap spot, but I have the special plate for it. Anyway, enough about that I’m ok.
