After pulling the engine, going through it and rebuilding the mechanical fuel pump, I now find my engine getting flooded quite a bit. I have only gotten it to start once in several times of trying. Unfortunately I shut it off to get the cooling water intake hose in a bucket to test it. After reading this list of questions and advice, I am beginning to think I have a dirty needle valve or main jet. It looked clean, but a speck of dirt can throw the wrench to it, huh? I was curious if there is any adjustment for the mechanical fuel pump. I have it assembled correctly (I am pretty sure) and it is giving me a good and steady amount of gas. But, after cranking the engine, I take the flame arrester off and see gas in the throat of the carbureator. I have also checked the "spark" and am getting a good, sharp spark on all cylinders.
So, am I right with the float/needle valve on the carb? Or is there an adjustment on the mech. fuel pump I am missing and forcing too much fuel into the carb? Thanks for your help and input in advance!!!!
So, am I right with the float/needle valve on the carb? Or is there an adjustment on the mech. fuel pump I am missing and forcing too much fuel into the carb? Thanks for your help and input in advance!!!!
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