Trouble with carb

[smithrock]

When my secondaries open (edelbrock carb) under full throttle I notice hesitation then it will go away and then come back. I took off the flame arrestor to look at it and that's when I noticed on the secondaries, one of the jets it kinda spitting and pouring out fuel sporatically. It's not spraying like the other 3 are. Is this a simple fix?

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: Trouble with carb

Problems like that are usually solved with a carb overhaul.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: Trouble with carb

No telling what youll find opening up a old carb, here's a pic (lousy quality) but you can see the white residue that was gumming up my old 2 bl.........i've never seen such a a white ash and so much before, it must be alcohol related..

 

[smithrock]

Re: Trouble with carb

Are the overhauls pretty easy to do?

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: Trouble with carb

2bl not to bad 4bl barrell nope, realignment is a ***** and you really have to know what to look for..

 

[smithrock]

Re: Trouble with carb

Where does the inline fuel filter go, between tank and fuel pump or fuel pump and carb?

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: Trouble with carb

What type of in line filter are you referring to? I hope it's not one of those plastic automotive type. You should use a Racor style fuel and water separator which is installed between the tank and the fuel pump.

 

[smithrock]

Re: Trouble with carb

I don't really have any area that I can mount it to. Can it be mounted in the bilge on the side? That would put it much closer to the fuel pump versus the tank.

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: Trouble with carb

You can mount it just about anywhere you need to. The less bends in the fuel hose the better, and no tight bends. I would keep it away from voltage sources, high enough in the bilge so it doesn't get wet if you have standing water in the bilge, and where access is not a pain in the azz.
The straightest shortest rout is the best.

 

[smithrock]

Re: Trouble with carb

Okay, I need to replace the fuel line that goes from the tank to the fuel pump, not sure of the exact size but can I replace it with fuel line that you can get at any auto parts store, or does it need to be marine grade?

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: Trouble with carb

You shoud use USCG Type A1 marine fuel hose, barbed fittings and 316 stainless steel clamps.

 

[smithrock]

Re: Trouble with carb

You shoud use USCG Type A1 marine fuel hose, barbed fittings and 316 stainless steel clamps.

Do you where I can purchase one? And does it matter if I change diameter from the existing?

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: Trouble with carb

Most any marine part supply outlet. I haven't looked but it's probably avaliable here at iboats also.

 

[smithrock]

Re: Trouble with carb

After I mount the water/fuel separator, do I still need to install an in line fuel filter? Or is the one enough?

 

[Hook Line & Sinker]

Re: Trouble with carb

One fileter should be good and your jets are either gummed up or plugged with debris. You can dissassemble the carb, clean it and blow the clogged jet out with compressed air to remedy your problem.