84 Reinell 5.0 OMC Rochester quadrajet carb question

[kidmet]

I got a rebuilt carb. They did a good job, but I run my boat and then can't start it because the engine is flooded. (I think). Things I need to check, what is the recommended primary meter jet size? Also, how about the metering pins? I also changed from manual to electric choke, so I am curious about the choke setting as well. I will end up taking it in to get tuned up, but I'd like to have the parts up front for them to install. HELP! Thanks guys

 

[alldodge]

I got a rebuilt carb. They did a good job, but I run my boat and then can't start it because the engine is flooded. (I think). Things I need to check, what is the recommended primary meter jet size? Also, how about the metering pins? I also changed from manual to electric choke, so I am curious about the choke setting as well. I will end up taking it in to get tuned up, but I'd like to have the parts up front for them to install. HELP! Thanks guys

If your dripping fuel down the throat of the carb its more then likely the float level is set incorrectly. Either that or there is a speck of something in the needle seat.

 

[Silvertip]

Or this is one of the Q-jets with a porous casting and fuel is leaking from the float bowl. As for the choke, you set that on a stone-cold engine. Open and close the throttle once. See where the choke plate is sitting. On a stone cold engine (ambient temp) the plate should just barely close when you push gently on the back side and then release it. If ambient temps are in the 80+ degree or higher range, adjusting it so it has 1/8 inch gap would be fine.