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**truckdude239** · 11-07-2008, 07:28 PM

i drove my truck to work for the first time in 2 years truck has only had 20 mile put on it in 2 years. and man i couldn't drive the thing to save my life i stalle dit out like 4 time on the hill and i drive a 5 speed escort everyday guess i need to drive it more and get use to it

Longhorn Man · 11-07-2008, 10:08 PM

shame on you for getting un-used to it.

**truckdude239** · 11-07-2008, 10:21 PM

i dont driv eit much becuase the needle sticks in the carb and it randomly floods i'm saving for a new carb

Longhorn Man · 11-07-2008, 11:05 PM

I've had good luck just cleaning them up.
Now, unless it's an AFB, I don't take them apart. I've cracked open too many carbs, only to wipe the parts off the table into the trash can when i can't figure them out.
HOWEVER... I'll remove the carb, drain them by turning them till the fuel stops pouring, then fill it up with carb cleaner. Then start scrubbing the outside with more carb spray and a toothbrush swiped from the ex's bathroom.
Rinse it with clean carb spray, drain some of the stuff out, install, and fire up.
Seems lame as heck.... but it works on a lotta semi-dirty carbs.

**truckdude239** · 11-07-2008, 11:53 PM

carb only has 20 miles on it also it was a remaned carb and the warranty is out on it they where going to warranty it but there was no more available at there warehouse so i am looking at http://www.carburetorexchange.com/pl...n_model_id=291

**special-K** · 11-08-2008, 08:59 AM

I`d clean it.Why else would it be sticking?Gas sucks these days.It can`t sit in a carb more than a few monthes without running without plugging up the carb,causing need for a teardown.

69long"n"low · 11-08-2008, 10:18 AM

Try a few weeks, you should see some of the boat motors i see. You leave them sit for more then a month and you start having problems

Old Chevy Mech · 11-08-2008, 10:34 AM

My suggestion is If you dont run it much, fill the tank with high test and STP gas treatment and run it until you flush out all the low octane stuff. High test has the best stabilizers available in it. The gas companies had to put them in, of else pump out the stuff every 3 months at a gas station. I have always has great luck with this, as I do not winterize by draining any of my equipment.

Also, try to keep the cab shaded from the direct sun or keep windows open so it doesnt get real hot in the cab. That heat in the cab will rapidly break down gas making it a mess for your fuel system. It also weakens the octane rating of the fuel.

Just my experience.

Frank

11-07-2008, 07:28 PM	#1
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	man whats wrong with me? i drove my truck to work for the first time in 2 years truck has only had 20 mile put on it in 2 years. and man i couldn't drive the thing to save my life i stalle dit out like 4 time on the hill and i drive a 5 speed escort everyday guess i need to drive it more and get use to it __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

11-07-2008, 10:08 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: man whats wrong with me? shame on you for getting un-used to it.

11-07-2008, 10:21 PM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	Re: man whats wrong with me? i dont driv eit much becuase the needle sticks in the carb and it randomly floods i'm saving for a new carb __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

11-07-2008, 11:05 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: man whats wrong with me? I've had good luck just cleaning them up. Now, unless it's an AFB, I don't take them apart. I've cracked open too many carbs, only to wipe the parts off the table into the trash can when i can't figure them out. HOWEVER... I'll remove the carb, drain them by turning them till the fuel stops pouring, then fill it up with carb cleaner. Then start scrubbing the outside with more carb spray and a toothbrush swiped from the ex's bathroom. Rinse it with clean carb spray, drain some of the stuff out, install, and fire up. Seems lame as heck.... but it works on a lotta semi-dirty carbs.

11-07-2008, 11:53 PM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	Re: man whats wrong with me? carb only has 20 miles on it also it was a remaned carb and the warranty is out on it they where going to warranty it but there was no more available at there warehouse so i am looking at http://www.carburetorexchange.com/pl...n_model_id=291 __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube Last edited by truckdude239; 11-07-2008 at 11:59 PM.

11-08-2008, 08:59 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: man whats wrong with me? I`d clean it.Why else would it be sticking?Gas sucks these days.It can`t sit in a carb more than a few monthes without running without plugging up the carb,causing need for a teardown. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-08-2008, 10:18 AM	#7
69long"n"low Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SURREY BC, CANADA Posts: 278	Re: man whats wrong with me? Try a few weeks, you should see some of the boat motors i see. You leave them sit for more then a month and you start having problems __________________ - Josh Im not white trash, I'm one step above that..... more like white clutter

11-08-2008, 10:34 AM	#8
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: man whats wrong with me? My suggestion is If you dont run it much, fill the tank with high test and STP gas treatment and run it until you flush out all the low octane stuff. High test has the best stabilizers available in it. The gas companies had to put them in, of else pump out the stuff every 3 months at a gas station. I have always has great luck with this, as I do not winterize by draining any of my equipment. Also, try to keep the cab shaded from the direct sun or keep windows open so it doesnt get real hot in the cab. That heat in the cab will rapidly break down gas making it a mess for your fuel system. It also weakens the octane rating of the fuel. Just my experience. Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"

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