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quickchange34 · 08-24-2016, 04:32 PM

Sounds like you don't have enough fuel coming to the carb. Do you have a fuel filter before the pump that could be stopped up or the gas line loaded with rust or hole in the line which will cause your fuel system to get air. The fittings may be loose. Good luck!

Willit Stop · 08-24-2016, 05:05 PM

A few things off the top of my head.....
-The float may be sunk.
-Wrong gas cap (non-vented). Remove the cap and see if that helps.
-Remove the fuel line from the carb,shove a rubber hose on and put the other end in a quart jar.Turn on the electric pump to make sure you have a good flow.
Is the pump still working when the engine is running?
Beyond that, I'm stumped.If it's still driving you crazy,you could join my support group?(Just kidding) Good luck.

08-24-2016, 04:32 PM	#1
quickchange34 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: charlottesville, Va. Posts: 589	Re: 97 Carb Fuel Bowl Sounds like you don't have enough fuel coming to the carb. Do you have a fuel filter before the pump that could be stopped up or the gas line loaded with rust or hole in the line which will cause your fuel system to get air. The fittings may be loose. Good luck!

08-24-2016, 05:05 PM	#2
Willit Stop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Eureka Calif. Posts: 990	Re: 97 Carb Fuel Bowl A few things off the top of my head..... -The float may be sunk. -Wrong gas cap (non-vented). Remove the cap and see if that helps. -Remove the fuel line from the carb,shove a rubber hose on and put the other end in a quart jar.Turn on the electric pump to make sure you have a good flow. Is the pump still working when the engine is running? Beyond that, I'm stumped.If it's still driving you crazy,you could join my support group?(Just kidding) Good luck.