Re: I'm Rich!

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2011/12/12 18:26:33

1. Sure. For example if a float suffers a leak and begins to fill with gasoline. It will sink and gas will continue to flow into the carb.
2. The mixture screws are only for mixture at IDLE, that is, when the throttle plate is closed.
3. Defective float, broken needle & seat, etc. See some of the intial responses.
4. Not strong candidates for the current situation.
5. If you must use an electric pump, set the pressure to the same as the mechanical pump would have produced, typically 3 to 4-1/2 psi., as high as 5 psi should not present a problem.

Have you removed the air filter and looked down the carburetor throat with the engine idling? Should be very obvious if the float/needle & seat etc have problems as there will be a steady stream of gasoline coming from the main jets into the venturi area. Normally at idle the only gasoline delivered is below the closed throttle plate and you wouldn't see it.

When you changed to a 12th series motor, did you use it's manifolds or put on the ones from the 34? The 34 intake manifold won't mount an EE-23 and a 35 won't mount an EE-22. While not inexpensive or common, EE-23 carbs (several variations, including non-Packard use) can be found and if needed can be expertly rebuilt, even apparent basket cases. If you still have your old EE-22, please PM me and allow me first dibs on it's purchase.