Recent content by RICK SHERMAN

Thanks to all for the input-I have a couple 8BA carbs with the taller style nozzle bars-I'll try that first--although I have to say-I've had the same problem with 8BA carb on an 8BA engine in the past-especially in summer heat. Rick

Thanks Old Henry-it's heat related for sure. I've heard that the gas actually percolates in the bowl-and spills over. I can't believe these cars could have had this consistent problem when new. My 54 merc has a half-inch bakelite spacer-base under it's holly 4 barrel. I think some kind of...

The original wires were indeed solid wire-copper or tinned steel. The lower voltage original coils were not designed to be used with the modern carbon wires as they add resistance and as 51 merc pointed out-they deteriorate over time as well-and the new solid core stainless are a good choice...

Most flathead owners have experienced the flooding carb problem. I have tried every method under the sun to fix this issue-with mixed results. Yes-the float is at the proper adjustment-and this is not happening as a result of an overheated engine. After shut-off--and after a few minutes-the carb...