Guest Posted March 7, 2002 Share Posted March 7, 2002 Hi everyone. I'm hoping someone can help me. I just rebuilt the carb out of my '65 cat. However, I'd never done it before. I'm fairly certain I did everything correctly, but the thing just ain't workin. I noticed there seems to be fuel leaking out of it in a few places. I'm guessing something is set wrong, such as the floats, but I can't be certain. The car also runs incredibly rough, and it looks and smells like it's burning ultra-rich. Hopefully someone can give me some knowledge as to what I did or am doing wrong. I'd really rather not tear it apart again. But, if I have to, there's no use in prolonging the inevitable. <p>[ 03-06-2002: Message edited by: chip4761 ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2002 Share Posted March 7, 2002 Check the float pivot pin, if it is installed from the wrong end it will back out and you'll have a slobbering beast. Means you have to take the top off though, no need to remove it from the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2002 Share Posted March 7, 2002 Thanks for the info. I just got finished putting my carb back together. I blew out all the valves and passages and checked all the distance settings. It dawned on me that having the climate-o-matic set too tight would prevent any air from getting into the carb. I'm a real nincompoop. So, needless to say, I just loostened it up. Hopefully when I slap this thing back on my car it will run. THanks for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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