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I have a 1954 chevy with a 235CI engine and a powerglidetransmssion. I recently installed a Pertronix elctronic ignition modifiction in my distributor. When i start the car my carburetor leaks a lot of fuel. Can you provide any advise?
I don't know much about your car, but it could be the float sticking open, the float valve leaking, or the float has a hole in it and is sinking in the fuel it is supposed to float on. Take it apart and ckeck to make sure it is free to move and be sure it floats and will seal off the flow of fuel.
Sorry I can't be of more help. Good luck
jack
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jack bahm
Expertise
Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.
Experience
Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.
Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack
Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com
"Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010
Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm
Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.
Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.
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