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Have 1983 dodge 150 pickup took off carb to clean. now it will hardly run,when u push the pedal black smoke pours out of exust. could the float be stuck,or needle valves pluged?
Re: Have 1983 dodge 150 pickup took off carb to clean....
Hi, it seams if you rejetted it wrong or left them out. if float stuck it will flood carburetter and the plugs will get WET and will not start. try to remember the other things you done. gerry
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Check the firewall for a ballast resister. It's a little porcelain thing with either one blade connected wire or two on each side. Held to the firewall with one bolt in the center. Change that, and keep a spare on hand.
Your running real rich. most likely the float in the carb is leaking or stuck or the needle valve has crude on it that can be cleaned if you take the carb apart.
black soot is a running rich condition it's getting to much gas not enough air .. 14-1 ratio air to gas your carb rebuild needs to be rechecked for sticking float..
It would appear that the Black smoke is unburnt fuel, meaning Spark or timing could also be out. Check you plug and point gaps. If you rebuilt the carby, float level is crucial also check the needle and set to ensure it is shutting off the fuel, if it is not shutting off, it will just flood the engine. Not sure what carby you have but I woud pull out the jets/power valve and replace them. Some carbys have a small ball bearing to control fuel, if that was lost that could be it. Pull up an exploded diagram of the carby and do it again. I know its time consuming, but it will be peace of mind. Good luck
It sounds like the carb. float is set to high and /or the needle and seat has some dirt in it allowing to much fuel inside the carb.. This will allow to much fuel into the engine.It seems the carb could use a rebuild and dont forget to replace your fuel filter.I hope this helps.
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