62Ranchero200
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First Fox":37wo2k78 said:It does seem like a good idea to call the supplier and tell them of your problem. Sounds like they screwed up on the rebuild.
IF you do wish to continue tackling the problem, the float level needs to be adjusted properly. I found another link for you. There are good pics and a good right up on how to set the float here, but it need to be done properly.
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_li ... 0_carb.pdf
Also, did you try to run the engine with the top off the carb and verify what is happening with the fuel level? It is a simple test and would give you a good idea of what is going on. If the fuel level is rising and flooding the carb out there is a problem with the needle and seat, or your fuel pump has failed to regulate and is over pressurizing the bowl. The needle and seat will not contain the pressure if the regulator has failed.
Thank you for the link!
I e-mailed the supplier - waiting for a response.
The engine has the stock 200 mechanical fuel pump - is there really any chance that is over-pressuring the needle valve? The Holley 1946 1V that was on the engine before never flooded out - if the stock fuel pump was over-pressuring, it seems that carb would have had the same issue. There is no external pressure regulator - should there be one? If you think that's really a possibility, I could get a fuel pressure gauge and mount it inline.
Thanks for your help,
Bob