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First Generation Ascots => Tech Section => Topic started by: Cidde on May 17, 2016, 04:44:27 pm

Title: Carburetor
Post by: Cidde on May 17, 2016, 04:44:27 pm

Hi
My float messed up so I took apart and cleaned my carburetor and now it will not start. What could I have done wrong?

Title: Re: Carburetor
Post by: J6G1Z on May 17, 2016, 05:41:24 pm

Hard to say without seeing what you have in front of you.

Are you sure that the float is moving up & down freely? If the float is stuck in the upward position, it will not allow any fuel into the bowl.

J.

Title: Re: Carburetor
Post by: Cidde on May 18, 2016, 01:41:14 am

The cycle starts with the start gas.
Choke slide back to its original position.
I´ll get back when I've screwed it apart again.

Title: Re: Carburetor
Post by: J6G1Z on May 18, 2016, 11:33:24 am

The fuel petcock is vacuum controlled. After you empty the carb, you have to crank the engine for a while to allow enough fuel to fill the bowl.

You might consider performing this modification: http://ascot500.com/index.php?topic=256.msg1070#msg1070

Make sure that you read & understand the warning that is included in that information.

J.