carb help question (1 Viewer)

[rfwj]

Help. I have had this nice trolhole carb on an 85 fj for years and all the sudden not gas in the site glass. I turn the key and idle shut off clicks. Is there a way to get gas into the carb. I replaced the fuel pump and filter. so gas is getting there. thanks It will run sometimes then just stalls and then i have push it back home.


rich

 

[Spike Strip]

Try tapping (gently, and preferably with a non-metal mallet) on the top corner of the carb where the fuel line goes in. You may have a stuck needle or float.

 

[rfwj]

I think you were correct. I disconnected the fuel line. sprayed carb cleaner. and the site glass filled. Now it is filled over the site glass but it runs well. But i am afraid it will happen again. how hard is it take the top off the carb and spray around a bit. should i set the float to have the site glass at 50 50.
thanks.

 

[Spike Strip]

Not difficult if you keep track of where everything goes. There's lots of little bits that can go, boing!

You probably need to replace the cheap chi-comm needle and seat and may tear the gasket removing the air horn so you prolly want to buy a carb kit.

Yes, sight-glass should be in the middle or gas can spill out the vents into the venturi and flood the engine.

 

[rfwj]

thanks