>It is not at all uncommon for a carburetor's float valve to stick.
Do you think a sharp tap on the side of the carb would dislodge it? Perhaps
I'll catch it in the act and try a bit of violence to see if it snaps back
into proper operation.
>From what you've told me so far, I would do the following,
>in this order:
>Replace the condensor/capacitor with a NEW one (not NOS).
>Rebuild the carburetor, including a new float valve.
>This is a good idea anyway.
>Rebuild or replace the fuel pump.
>This is also a good idea just on general principles.
>If you have an extra coil, you could try swapping it.
I'm locating the parts now....stand by for results (he said optimistically).
>Rebuilding the carb really isn't very difficult.
>Just a hint or two:
>Clean the outside of the carb before you begin.
It is already clean as a whistle (well, at least a very clean whistle).
>Take the carb apart in a large plastic bucket to catch any >small parts,
such as check valve balls, if they happen to fall
Now that's not sporting, Alan... I really enjoy chasing little parts way, way
back under the bench.
>Don't take the butterfly valve apart...
>Clean all parts well before assembly and blow out the
>passages. Follow the instructions to the letter.
If I can find some instructions.
>The single-throat carb on your unit is a good "first carb"
>to overhaul...not too many parts and usually a fairly
> simple assembly procedure.
My dad will be proud of me. I can remember "helping" him do a pontiac carb
rebuild when I was a kid. Before I got the MV fever and bought this M38, I
thought the advent of fuel injection would be end of carb troubles for me.
Hahahahahaha... (laughing all the way to the funny farm)
Steve Johnston
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