On that same note, the float on my '85 holley would stick in the up position if it sat for more than 12 hours or so, especially when it was real cold. It would fire, then die a few seconds later when the bowl emptied.. I'd either have to crank it excessively, or get out and give the valve fitting a whack with a screwdriver, then it would be fine.
While the engine is running, watch the carb to see if gas starts to leak out the top of the bowl vent housing (the part with the big hose to the charcoal canister) -- That would be a dead giveaway that the needle isn't closing fully. Could be a piece of grit in the needle like Slanted said, or the float could be misadjusted.
Matt {peace}
While the engine is running, watch the carb to see if gas starts to leak out the top of the bowl vent housing (the part with the big hose to the charcoal canister) -- That would be a dead giveaway that the needle isn't closing fully. Could be a piece of grit in the needle like Slanted said, or the float could be misadjusted.
Matt {peace}
