Re: 1953 Packard, Carter Carb rebuild input and fuel filter question

Posted by Dave Kenney On 2008/4/17 7:45:18

otgdy, As I understand it the metering rods should remain up at all times unless the engine is running. Vacuum from the engine pulls the piston (you can't see as it's under the top plate) and the metering rods down. As you accelerate the linkage lifts the fork which in turn moves the rods up opening the jets. When the engine is not running you should be able to push the rods down and they should spring back up. Maybe taking the top off the carb will reveal that the piston is stuck.