I rebuilt my '41 228 several years ago and I haven't ran it very much at all. It just never seemed to run as good as it did before...I started it last night and it seemed to want flood and smoke a lot. I don't think it's the carb, but I do think it is in that valve/flap (heat riser?)thing below the carburetor. The paint is burnt badly below the carb and when I shut off the engine and got out to look, the thing was smoking! I am guessing that maybe the valve is stuck in the wrong position or isn't moving towards open as the engine warms up. Anybody have this problem? I see it a lot on Chevy sixes (paint burning). Also, for anyone who isn't familiar with the GMC 228, It is basically where the idea for the Chevy 235 of 1954 came from. It is not a babbit pounder and it has full pressure oiling. It just doesn't have a whole lot of power.I sure would like to know why the paint burns off so bad...Thanks in advance. Jim
