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Old 08-07-2009, 10:29 PM   #1
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carb question

ok this might be a stupid question.... so take it easy on me. i just bought a 87 v-10. the previous owner took out the tbi im assuming and put in a carb... this is my first carburated truck so im in uncharted waters.... it is a edelbrock performer carb... is it normal to be getting fuel out of only one jet when the truck is off? like i said... take it easy on my if i make myself look stupid lol thanks yall, bryan
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Old 08-07-2009, 11:05 PM   #2
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Re: carb question

when your pumping the gas?

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Old 08-07-2009, 11:28 PM   #3
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Re: carb question

I assume you are pumping the gas and looking at the accelerator pump squirters ?
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Old 08-07-2009, 11:39 PM   #4
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Re: carb question

correct me if im wrong,but isnt that to prime the motor to start?
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Old 08-08-2009, 08:24 AM   #5
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Re: carb question

yea its when im pumpin the gas
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Old 08-08-2009, 09:06 AM   #6
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Re: carb question

If its only squirting one side no that is not normal
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