Carb question

[Big Shark]

Been awhile since I got out in the shop. Trying to get my 37 road worthy. Started it today. was running good, then gas started squirting out of the shaft of the accelerator pump. Carb was not rebuilt. Any ideas Thanks Bruce

 

[fordwife]

Most likely stuck float or debris in the needle and seat.

 

[Phil Gillespie]

Been awhile since I got out in the shop. Trying to get my 37 road worthy. Started it today. was running good, then gas started squirting out of the shaft of the accelerator pump. Carb was not rebuilt. Any ideas Thanks Bruce

Maybe a sticking float and level too high in the bowel and escapes via shaft.
What type carb? holley, Stromberg?
Phil NZ

 

[Big Shark]

Stromberg 97

 

[uncle max]

A suddenly developed pinhole in the float would cause this.

 

[Big Shark]

Thanks guys, Will check the float out today.