I had a similar issue with my carb. I think many of them have debris in them from manufacturing. Once you clean it and blow all the channels out it should be fine. No issues with mine after that. I only run ethanol free fuel as mine sits a lot.
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Yes unfortunately I had to cut the hard line right after the bend before it hits the carb.I pulled the air horn off and cleaned everything. Also adjusted the float per FSM.
Seems to be running better.
@WaTrout88 I assume you had to cut the hard line then, where did you place the filter?
I think mine may be a vacuum leak as well. I was checking around the base of the carb and it looks stained in one spot. I'll have to check with my vacuum gauge. Thanks for the tip!@Borrego
So I spoke with @Trollhole this afternoon, he said that if I am pulling around 15-16 on the vacuum I still have a vacuum leak and that could cause the mixture screw to not have any effect. I might be misspoken, so don't take that to the bank. I pulled the needle out to check the condition and it is still as it should be, no damage.
Thats why you should install a tow bar. These old vehicles always seem to stop at not good times. So i put a tow bar on mine. And at interstate speeds these old girls dont like that 70 mph so I flat tow to get where I want to play.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
Check to see if fuel is pumping with it disconnected from the carb, run it into can or bowl. If very little is getting into the can then it may be a clogged filter or sediment in the tank. If there is good flow then something may be in the carb or needles. Bowl float could be stuck too and not letting fuel in. I would pull the carb and lightly run some compressed air through. make sure it is come out, same with carb cleaner.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
Check to see if fuel is pumping with it disconnected from the carb, run it into can or bowl. If very little is getting into the can then it may be a clogged filter or sediment in the tank. If there is good flow then something may be in the carb or needles. Bowl float could be stuck too and not letting fuel in. I would pull the carb and lightly run some compressed air through. make sure it is come out, same with carb cleaner.
Just curious; Why are you running a Ford Motorcaft filter?Hi guys, I’ve never had much luck getting troubleshooting advice from @Trollhole, so I’m wondering if any of you guys have had this problem with a carb you bought from him. Fuel leaks over exhaust manifolds are never a good thing-
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IIRC it’s the Ford equivalent to the LANDCRUISER filter, and I read somewhere long ago that the Motorcraft filters are better quality than standard fram, Bosch, etc.Just curious; Why are you running a Ford Motorcaft filter?
Right on thanks for information!IIRC it’s the Ford equivalent to the LANDCRUISER filter, and I read somewhere long ago that the Motorcraft filters are better quality than standard fram, Bosch, etc.
Thank you! I can do that. Just didn't want to spam a bunch of threads over the forums. It's actually or at least for me this is for my 60 but I get it as it could go to the 40 tech forum as well. Would you recommend posting on the 60 tech or 40 tech forum? Thanks!@Todd Moen You might want to post this message in the 40 tech forum too. It probably gets more traffic than this one. Good luck!