Recent content by Mercman53

Ok Gents. Sorry for the time away. But Im back at it again and this is the issue now. The car starts and idles great. But is backfires of both the carb and tailpipe when I try to give it gas(press the gas pedal). Ive tried adjusting and re adjusting the GAV, Ive cleaned the plugs, which were...

Thanks bob. I never thought about what marco said about the float. I'll take look at that tomorrow. Ok maybe there is hope afterall. Jesse

OK so heres the update. Patrick, I did clean the passages as you described and also allowed the fuel to flow free into a gallon jug. Great flow to fill the jug and all passages are clean. Purdy, There were no numbered jets so I suspect this carb has been rebuilt before. I re adjusted and re...

Patrick, Ive disconnected the fuel line from the carb and fuel bowl and blown the line out with air. Ive also blown air back through the fuel bowl to the tank with the cap off and can feel air coming through. As for carb rebuild I mean that I only cleaned the carb body and then replaced gaskets...

I also found out that this car was involved with a accidental engine fire baused by an improper gasket in the fuel bowl. Could the carburetor have been distorted or just plain melted with regards to its innards? I did rebuild it with a kit from snyders and replaced all the needle and jets as...

Well I tried to adjust the Idle mixture but still a no go. Idles Fine but when I try to give her the slightest amount of gas she begins to cough sputter and backfire....

Thanks for the ideas Patrick. I'll try them and get back to you.

Ok Gents, Great news, oil leak stopped or at least slowed to a very very light drip, maybe one drip after I shut off the engine. OK Next problem, car idles great but when I give her a little gas she begins to backfire out of the carb. Ive tried to adjust the Gav and have to open it at least 2...

Thanks for the replies. 700RPM, Yes the oil was there before I blew out the rear main pipe. Will, yes I did take the dipper tray out and clean the pan. The oil was black and thick with a little bit of gunk but its all clean now. What kind of oil do I need for my engine. This is my first oil...

Ok. I pulled the pan and checked to see if there was a clog. I coulda been staring at the space shuttle engine for all I know but I did find the tube and it wasnt clogged. I blew air through it for good measure, geez I sure hope I didnt mess anything up doin it, but being the novice that I am I...

GREAT NEWS. I Plugged the hole on the side of the Intake Manifold as everyone said and tried to start the car again and this time it DID START and stay on. YIPPEE. After readjusting the GAV and needle air valve along with finding out that the spark advance linkage was not allowing full movement...

Is there any member near the Salinas Ca area? Heck even close By...

Thank you Purdy for clearing up the backlash. I apologize if I "didnt get it" earlier. So I adjusted as you stated and still the same problem. Heneste, I removed the carb took it apart blew out every orfice on it and made sure it was clear and clean of any type debris. Afterward I re installed...

Thank you Bob and Tom. I tried BOTH your ideas. The only thing I did find was that I was able to turn the rotor about 1/4 to 1/2 turn by hand. I dont think that I am supposed to be able to. So now Im thinking distributor problems. I also had a bit of Fire during the backfiring from my tail pipe...

OK I've cleaned the spark plugs, they looked sooty black so I guess too rich so I only opened the gav 1/4 turn, Ive got good spark, and the timing is correct. Fuel Flow is good and gas is new and clean. As for the compression is there a way to check it without a tester hose and gage? Ive got a...