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Re: Carb flooding



" From: JOE FULTON <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>
" 
" 
" My 1965 Ambo has been sitting in the garage since October 2005. (didn't even
" start it) So today I climbed in the driver's seat, cranked the ignition and
" backed the car into the driveway. But when the choke kicked down, the carb
" flooded. I've sprayed the bejesus outta the carb and choke linkage with carb
" cleaner to no avail. 
" 
"  []
" 
" Thanks
" David Parsons
" 
" David, 
" 
" The simplest and first thing that comes to mind is
" that your carb float is stuck on one postion and the
" needle valve is held open.  I suggest that you remove
" the air cleaner and rap on the carb a couple of times

i agree with joe; this was my first thought also.

the evaporating gas might have left some varnish behind, gumming the
float needle and sticking it.
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