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I have a 1954 chevy 210 with a 235CI 6. I recently installed a Pertonix ignitor cause the popints were constantly losing adjsutment and leaving me stuck. i installed the unit in about 45 minutes. Easy. I know i need to redo the timing. But whne i started the car she started right up and ran smooth, BUT she started to gush fuel from the lower portion of the carburator. By the second butterfly (venturi.) Is this caused by the timiing being incorrect? How do i correct it cause i am affraid it will start a fire before i can get to the other side and ty to time it. I am in trouble and i need what ever advice you can provide.
Thank you,
Noel.
It sounds like the needle valve under the float is leaking by, either worn out or dirt holding it open. The float could also be sinking and holding the needle open. It is time to take the carburetor apart and replace the needle valve and reset the float level.
Brad
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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.
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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
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Auto instructor for the following companies:
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University Of Conn
Blue Hills Technical School
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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.
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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.
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Moto Award winner. And much more.
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