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I have a 1964 Dodge Dart, 3.7l, 225 slant 6. I was going to replace my carter 1 barrel carb because it was seeping gas with a reman from Canada. I ordered one from a local parts store and installed it. I also had it adjusted by my carb mechanic. It sounded great, but I had stalling/hesitation issues and an air leak. When I checked it, it was also seeping gas, so I sent it back for another replacement. When the 2nd and third replacement carbs came in, they did not have the choke pull off. The parts store owner said they contacted the reman distributer and they were told I do not need a choke pull off. I questioned my carb mechanic and he stated that since I have an automatic choke the choke pull off is needed, but if I had a manual choke then I would not need one. Who is right? Do I need one or not? I ended up putting the original carb back on since the only issue I have is the gas seepage, but it would be nice to know if at a later date I need to switch out my carburetor. Thanks for your time.
You need a choke pull off with the automatic choke. I would not advise changing to a manual choke. As far as gasoline weeping out of the carburetor it is more due to the amount of alcohol added to the gasoline in the refinery than a problem with the carburetor. I have dual carburetors on my flat head Ford and they both weep. It is something that we have to live with.
Brad
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| Comment | Thank you for your prompt response to my question. I was leaning more towards my mechanic than the parts guy. He actually got really rude when I explained to him that I was told I needed the choke pull off. Quote "I have 25 years experience and I should know what I am talking about, you do not need one!" - Let's just say he was not happy and I ended up having to pay over $25.00 restocking fee because he went "above and beyond for me". Thank you again for your time. | ||
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Brad Sears
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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.
Experience
Automotive tech instructor.
Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's.
Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's
TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated.
Auto instructor for the following companies:
Fram
Autolyte
Holly
Carter
AMF
Ford Motor
University Of Conn
Blue Hills Technical School
Sugar River Technical Center
Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.
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Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.
Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember.
Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.
Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.
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