stuck inlet needle?

[fishinwithmercury32]

the inlet needle on my carb sticks when i push on it. It wont release properly. Ive tried wd-40 and gas/oil. Does anybody have any answers? Im stumped and frustrated. Thanks.

 

[fishinwithmercury32]

Re: stuck inlet needle?

Also, When i blow into the fuel inlet i am getting air....no seal. Ive replaced the gasket so im at a loss.

 

[Sunfish12]

Re: stuck inlet needle?

Carb rebuild is in order.

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: stuck inlet needle?

Hey fish. stick with one post. Don't add with different problems with the same motor.

 

[fishinwithmercury32]

Re: stuck inlet needle?

Thanks sunfish. At least you answered my question.

I have already rebuilt the carb. It runs now when I put gas directly into the carb but it will not get a continuous flow. Maybe an air leak in the gas line? I can get it running for a second or two but once the gas is out it kills.

Thanks

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: stuck inlet needle?

AND THE fuel pump???

 

[fishinwithmercury32]

Re: stuck inlet needle?

yes and the pump. new check valves and diaphram gaskets.

 

[Don S]

Re: stuck inlet needle?

the inlet needle on my carb sticks when i push on it. It wont release properly. Ive tried wd-40 and gas/oil. Does anybody have any answers? Im stumped and frustrated. Thanks.

Don't push on it. The needle and seats on some carbs are very pressure sensitive, and some sprays can damage them.

Is the fuel clean and fresh? Rust and dirt in the fuel will stick a needle in a heart beat.

 

[Sunfish12]

Re: stuck inlet needle?

When it's close to stalling pump the prinmer bulb quickly and see if it stays running. If it stays running its something between fuel pump and fuel pick up tube. What engine is this?