Got a carb problem

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2014: Got a carb problem
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ronnie wehba on Friday, August 22, 2014 - 07:22 pm:

On my 25 tt only way I can get it to start is to close mixture and choke crap out of it and turn it over till it fires about 20-30 seconds then try to keep it running with the mixture float is set level all clean good gas flow I think it is a holley


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ronnie wehba on Friday, August 22, 2014 - 07:23 pm:

Will post picture in a few


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ronnie wehba on Friday, August 22, 2014 - 07:42 pm:

I can't get the picture to resize and save any ideas


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ronnie wehba on Friday, August 22, 2014 - 07:53 pm:

Carb


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Strange on Friday, August 22, 2014 - 08:03 pm:

Rotated.

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bud Holzschuh - Panama City, FL on Friday, August 22, 2014 - 08:32 pm:

Ronnie

With the mixture screw closed completely, I'm surprised It will start at all, even with choking.

Is your mixture needle and jet in good condition ?

What throttle and spark position is set when you try to start?

Has your starting difficulty changed from an earlier time?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By G.R.Cheshire on Friday, August 22, 2014 - 08:35 pm:

Ronnie I would check for an air leak somewhere most likely the carburettor gasket if that is not it then try spraying a little WD40 where the intake bolts to the head with the motor running if the motor picks up speed then slows when you stop spraying that is where the leak is.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ronnie wehba on Friday, August 22, 2014 - 08:59 pm:

Bought it about 4weeks ago still messing with it but 2weeks ago drove it to a local car show no problems crept it got a little hot show was 3-4miles from house jet needle look ok will try wd40in morning


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Scott Conger on Monday, August 25, 2014 - 06:26 am:

If you believe that you have a vacuum leak or valve or other problems causing a vacuum leak or low vacuum, this will help you diagnose it.

It slips temporarily between the carb and the manifold.

Langs carries it.

T-Vac vacuum diagnostic tool


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ronnie wehba on Monday, August 25, 2014 - 07:02 pm:

Ordering parts how can I tell what type of carb I know it is a Kingston but langs has a L and a L4


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Strange on Monday, August 25, 2014 - 07:20 pm:

Here is a picture of a Russ Potter freshly restored Kingston L4 for reference, hope this helps. If your carb still has its nameplate, check it, my carb's nameplate has "Kingston Mod. L-4" on it.

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ronnie wehba on Monday, August 25, 2014 - 08:28 pm:

That's it thanks now to spend $$$$


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By keith g barrier on Monday, August 25, 2014 - 09:24 pm:

Ronnie, kingstons are easy to rebuild and very reliable. A good friend of mine has been running one since 54 with one rebuild and countless thousands of miles. KGB


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bernard Beary on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 - 11:48 pm:

I am a new owner of a 1920 touring that has been stored for 23 years. I have rebuilt the L4 carb but it is leaking from the bottom. Back to the bench we go.


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