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03-01-2010, 12:01 PM
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Your going to laugh
Ok guys might sound like a dumb question but what would the chances of a carburetor on a truck not getting enuff fuel at that kind of angle to keep the truck running while backing up the truck up on a boat ramp to put a boat or a jet ski in the water???
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03-01-2010, 12:07 PM
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Re: Your going to laugh
I would guess there's a chance of this happening. Don't sound too likely though.
A couple guesses would be: Floats set too low on the carb Fuel pump getting weak. Not enough pressure to pump the fuel at that angle. I'm sure some experts will chime in...
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03-01-2010, 01:14 PM
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Re: Your going to laugh
Do you still have the Quadrajet on it? They are known for working better at angles than some of the other brands.
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03-01-2010, 02:23 PM
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Re: Your going to laugh
If you have low fuel in the tank it could do it.
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03-01-2010, 04:22 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
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Re: Your going to laugh
in going to second the thing about low float or weak pump
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03-01-2010, 05:28 PM
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Re: Your going to laugh
my old holley would get stuck sometimes and crap out at the most inopportune of times. could be a sticky needle and float.
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03-01-2010, 09:17 PM
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Re: Your going to laugh
I have had a simular situation with a quadrajet. The vehicle would die each time it would go up hill. As it turns out there was an extra spring inside the float bowl. When the car went up hill the spring rolled under the float and shut off the fuel. Tow truck came to tow it home and by then it would jar loose and start. Wierd things happen to Mopars when you put a quadrajet on them
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03-01-2010, 09:35 PM
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Re: Your going to laugh
I honestly wouldn't worry about it.
We have a pretty steep incline here at the track, steeper than a boat ramp, not by much and I'd say 1/2 the tow-rigs are carburetor and they make it up and down. Don't let the tires spin on your way out, though
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03-02-2010, 09:19 AM
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Re: Your going to laugh
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03-02-2010, 11:34 AM
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Re: Your going to laugh
Thats most definitely a possibility. holley made the truck avenger to stop this problem.. looks like you have that already though?
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03-02-2010, 02:22 PM
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03-02-2010, 03:22 PM
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Re: Your going to laugh
i had that problem with a Jeep....and believe me, you get into some weird angles with jeeps. i rebuilt the motorcraft carb a couple times, then replaced it couple times....then found out the pick-up in the gas tank was messed up. it is a PITA, but i would check that if you do not find any other solution.
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