More Carter YF-938SD problems
My CJ3B is finally showing signs of life.
After going through recommended long dormant engine restart procedures, I started cranking it. The carb flooded badly, actually dripping over the side--at least I know I don't have a pump problem, lol.
I wasn't even getting a hint of combustion even if I disconnected the fuel and used starter fluid. I decided to check the ignition, resetting the points and spark plug gap. This time when I used fluid it fired at least 4 or 5 times before sputtering out. At least the ignition seems responsibly within range.
I reconnected the fuel line and immediately flooded the carb again. My understanding from my service manual is that the float needle prevents the bowl from overfilling. Presumably my float height is improperly adjusted. I used a 5/16ths drill bit to measure the spacing, but I presume it's set too high.
Am I on the right track? Presumably I need to lower my float just a tad. I'm still surprised so much fuel is leaking out. I'm inclined to think the float needle isn't closing at all.
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Where to Hide Fuel Pressure Regulator
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Originally Posted by
Nemo von Klepper
Any recommendations on where to mount it? I was thinking of someplace near the carb.
In the '48 we put it just under the fuel filter - which you can just see in the attached picture - and that kept it out of the way. The Mr. Gasket regulator works very well and isn't all that hard to tuck away.
Looking back a bit - we probably should have put the filter first in line to keep any crud out of the regulator ..... duuhhhhhh.