I had the same problem in my 42.It was caused by crud in the petcock.I was amased at how restricted it acualy was.After cleaning it i got crud in the glas bowl plugging the screen and again starving the carb a couple more times but after that all was fine.


1942 1\2 Ton
1951 1\2 Ton 55 willys cj-5
1954 and 59 Cushman Scooter
1960 Biscayne Sedan
1965 G/10 panel van
1966 C/30 Grizzly Motorhome
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