Ran fine...won't start 31 Coupe.

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I'm stuck...

I've been driving my 31 coupe around town all summer. It's been running great with no problems. Last night, I drove it to a friends house and tried to start it a couple of hours later but it won't start. It always starts with the text book settings; spark rod up, 2 clicks down on the throttle, 3/4 turn out on the GAV and choked.

I checked the timing and its dead on. I checked for spark and the plugs are firing just fine. I checked the gas line, nice full flow into the carburetor (Zenith 1) It cranks like normal.

I think the issue is however carburetor related. I unscrewed the main carb screw and dropped the bowl. The float seemed a little odd to me. I felt like I had to push it up hard to get the gas flow to stop. I have a carb kit and may just replace the tip (viton). Float itself seems fine. I rebuilt this carb a year ago and its run great all year. Even drove it in the 4th of July parade without issues.



Here are my questions:
1. If the float wasn't working, would it flood out the carb and therefore not allow the jets to work properly?

2. What else could it be? (Carb or otherwise)

THANK YOU!!!