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Title: Carb keeps clogging up
Post by: c10rider on September 29, 2019, 05:09:07 pm
I installed a new fuel tank and sending unit because the net was falling apart and clogging my fuel line ,but my carb keeps clogging up I blow it out through the mixture screw holes and then it runs good but then it starts clogging up again , I’ve blown it at least 40 times it the last few years but it still clogs up , I’ve even tried carb cleaner and no luck I probably get a two miles of smooth driving before it starts clogging again, any input would be appreciated


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Title: Re: Carb keeps clogging up
Post by: VileZambonie on September 29, 2019, 07:01:32 pm
Stop buying gas at stop and shop. Blowing through the idle mixture screws is not going to clean the fuel bowl. Make sure you are running a good filter. What carburetor is on it?
Title: Re: Carb keeps clogging up
Post by: c10rider on September 29, 2019, 07:12:13 pm
It’s a elderbrock 1405


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Title: Re: Carb keeps clogging up
Post by: c10rider on September 29, 2019, 07:12:56 pm
What type of gas should I get


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Title: Re: Carb keeps clogging up
Post by: VileZambonie on September 29, 2019, 07:14:48 pm
Remove the air horn and clean the fuel bowl and jets. There is probably gunk in there. Check your float level and drop. make sure you have a good fuel filter.
Title: Re: Carb keeps clogging up
Post by: c10rider on September 29, 2019, 08:12:42 pm
Thank you sir


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