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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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Here's the deal, my car hasn't been used for almost a year. Just the usual warm ups and that's it. Last weekend, I took it for a drive (100 miles R/T).
It was fine all the way except when I was driving back and on a hill, it started to bog down whenever I would gas it up. I followed a semi up the hill going 25mph. on level ground, I punched it and as if nothing ever happened.....what are your diagnosis?????
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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I was thinking that probably my carb's float might be sticking from not being used????
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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Could be. Check the choke operation as well. Make sure fuel is not dripping from the squirters. Floats will do that.Adjust float level and drive again. Good luck.

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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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thanks, will do just that and see what happens. i also have a spare carb and will try to switch
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also you might want to check the accelatior pump for proper operation.
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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why is it that on level ground, it works just fine and you can punch it all you want???
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