Awhitewookie Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hey guys. I have a 77 dodge d150 with a built 400 in it. My old carb was a holly 850 double pumper and the float threads got stripped out causing it to flood if you tried to start it, so i had to replace it (yes i tried rethreading as a last hope). Brand new carb put on yesterday is a holly 650 (couldnt afford the 850 and im selling it anyways). installed everything correctly, new fuel filter too, and didnt touch the tuning screws yet. started right up and idle'd at around 900 (old carb had idle around 700) for a bit and i gave it some gas and rev'd it everything was working great, however i did not drive it, just idle'd. I knew i was going to tune it down a little bu ti need to run the store really quick. started my truck to let it warm up, idle'd fine for a bit then i threw it in gear, low rpm's instantly as if it wasnt warmed up enough (probably wasnt) so i put it in park to let it idle more. It died. tried to start it up again and nothing. Its acting like its flooded. ANY help or suggestions is greatly appreciated! Quote MY BUILD 1998 Ford Explorer 2dr sport 1/0 Big 3 1/0 everything Alpine cda-9884 Crescendo CZ components (2) Crescendo bc2000's (2) Jolt 150ah (2) Yellow top optimas (1) Juicebox black cherry addition (1) Mechman 270 avbm miss my bc5500 and (4) 15's You know why people are ass holes online but not in person? Because getting punched in the mouth hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAllen Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Well obviously, you need some carb tuning. If it's flooding, then it's leaking somewhere in the carb. Were you able to start it up again later? How does it drive? Is it sputtering at low speeds? Is it lacking top end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awhitewookie Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I dont believe it would be leaking anywhere, it is brand new out the box only a couple days bought. As said, I only let it idle and rev'd it; never drove it. I have not tried to start it since it dying. Should I just lean it down and keep trying? Quote MY BUILD 1998 Ford Explorer 2dr sport 1/0 Big 3 1/0 everything Alpine cda-9884 Crescendo CZ components (2) Crescendo bc2000's (2) Jolt 150ah (2) Yellow top optimas (1) Juicebox black cherry addition (1) Mechman 270 avbm miss my bc5500 and (4) 15's You know why people are ass holes online but not in person? Because getting punched in the mouth hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awhitewookie Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Update: Let it dry out over night. Went out to my truck this morning, leaned it out a bit and it started right up on the first turn! I messed with the idle so it sits at about 800 now. I let it idle for about 5 min and then put it in drive, bogged down and then died without even moving. Tried to start it again, nothing. Acting like its flooded again. I noticed I have 2 other tuning screws that are on the sides of the fuel bowl. These 2 are completely lean. Like tight all the way, where should they be? Quote MY BUILD 1998 Ford Explorer 2dr sport 1/0 Big 3 1/0 everything Alpine cda-9884 Crescendo CZ components (2) Crescendo bc2000's (2) Jolt 150ah (2) Yellow top optimas (1) Juicebox black cherry addition (1) Mechman 270 avbm miss my bc5500 and (4) 15's You know why people are ass holes online but not in person? Because getting punched in the mouth hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickers Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 bogging means its starved for fuel. Quote chevrolet all day er day. '81 camaro z28 performance '03 silverado ext cab show and go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Update: Let it dry out over night. Went out to my truck this morning, leaned it out a bit and it started right up on the first turn! I messed with the idle so it sits at about 800 now. I let it idle for about 5 min and then put it in drive, bogged down and then died without even moving. Tried to start it again, nothing. Acting like its flooded again. I noticed I have 2 other tuning screws that are on the sides of the fuel bowl. These 2 are completely lean. Like tight all the way, where should they be? Those 2 are gonna be your problem solvers. those are the air & fuel adjustment screws. Quote TEAM FLEX ISSUES Car: 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royal 24" Rims HU: 7" Carputer, Planet Audio EQ, iPhone. Coax: T3 Audio 4" speakers Subs: 2x 18" T3 Audio TSNS (walled) Sub Amp: DC 9k SOON TO COME T3 Audio 6x9s MB Quarts 6.5" comp set MAYBE ADDED 2nd DC 9k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awhitewookie Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 I figured it out guys. It was starving for AIR. I also needed to set my timing to change for the carb difference. I appreciate the input! Quote MY BUILD 1998 Ford Explorer 2dr sport 1/0 Big 3 1/0 everything Alpine cda-9884 Crescendo CZ components (2) Crescendo bc2000's (2) Jolt 150ah (2) Yellow top optimas (1) Juicebox black cherry addition (1) Mechman 270 avbm miss my bc5500 and (4) 15's You know why people are ass holes online but not in person? Because getting punched in the mouth hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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