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Old 03-15-2017, 10:40 AM   #15
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Default Re: carb delima on a '56 Ford intake

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Originally Posted by thomaswatk View Post
The carb seems to work fine, it's the choke that's the problem. When I set it so it closes when cold, it won't open far enough when warm, and when I set it open when the engine is hot, it won't close when it gets cold. The spring seems to be ok, and it opens and closes partially, but not far enough. Maybe I'll look for a new or different spring.
Thanks again for all the good thoughts and info.
Tom
Assuming the lever for the choke butterfly valve is engaged into the spring... and everything else checks out, yes it sounds like you should replace the spring.
I'm not sure how specific, that yr model only?, the teapot choke spring covers are.
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(newer carb in example photo)
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