Just an update;
Finally located the proper fuel valve and needle. Put it
It all back together and fired it up. Same problem…
Sooooo I decided to go drastic. Popped the top, grabbed the float with a couple pairs of needle nose pliers and gave it a bend. Put it together and it ran. No leaking. But then it starved. We’re close! Another couple round’s going back and forth and I got it close. So close.
It’s way off of the stated float level the rebuild kit said to adjust to. Maybe it’s not the correct float? Who knows. I’m closer than ever now and much happier.


1946 Chevy 1/2 ton "patina" pickup with a 1953 235 engine, otherwise all stock and unmolested!