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Expert: - 8/9/2009


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I own a 1966 Mustang with a 6 cyclinder, 1 barrel carburator. The issue I am having is that the car will not stay running.  The carburator was just rebuilt and the car had no issues with staying running before the carburator rebuild.  None of the fuel mixture or idle screws were adjusted during the rebuild.  The car is not hard to start but after it stalls and you start it several times it will not start.  Any suggestions on what could be the problem?

Answer
Rebuilding a carburetor entails removing all the adjustable screws and plugs to allow for cleaning the small passages. If the carburetor is disassembled and the air mixture screws are not removed the danger of forcing accidently dirt down into those small restricted passage ways is great. Re do the carburetor making all the adjustments that are listed on the directions that comes with the overhaul kit.
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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.

Publications
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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