Re: 48 Super 8 won't start

Posted by HH56 On 2011/5/2 23:04:47

Others will have to give an opinion as to whether the loose metering rod would cause the fuel to dump into the manifold. Not sure when you removed them but after 3-4 days, would have expected gas to be all evaporated unless they were filled to the brim. Is there still a carb leak?

With rust type appearing sediment in carb, maybe a piece was big enough & caused the float to not shut the fuel off. If rust there though, would also be concerned about the screens in bottom of fuel pump possibly having a buildup as well. Might be a good idea to drop the bottom fuel pump cover and have a look. If that is full, then a fuel tank cleaning would be a good idea.

If you have the ceramic fuel filter, those have been known to cause serious fuel delivery problems if clogged with tiny particles.