q-jet fuel problem
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q-jet fuel problem
I have a 74 coupe 350. I am getting fuel to the carb with good pressure but nothing going into the carb. I can put a little fuel in the carb and get it to fire off but will not keep running. When I manually throttle the carb under the hood I see very little or no fuel. Occasionally their is little stream but not often. I had the carb rebuilt by a so-called professional but you never really know. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I was only able to get her home by keeping one foot on the brake and keeping the throttle really high.
Thanks for any help
Frank
Thanks for any help
Frank
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I "think" the way that filter is made, being in backwards is exactly what that would cause??? Also, I know a old carb guy that will rev up a engine pretty good and while its up, choke it out to near dying with the choke blade/plate to "suck the junk" out if it? Dont know if that one has any merit or not. I chased worn out rebuilt q-jet issues all summer and just put on a brand new holley. I love a good q-jet but theres only so much you can do with a kit when its all worn out.
