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wingnut · 11-13-2002, 01:58 AM

I've got almost the same problem, so here's my $0.02. Took off the stock Q-jet and stock manifold off my son's '70 and installed a performer and 1406. Runs great till it gets to operating temp and then it starts to load up a stops and will flood and die if your not careful. Then after it sits for a few minutes, I have to hold my foot to the floor because it floods just sitting there. Called Edle, "it didn't do this before I installed the new equipment", and they told me that it sounded like the carb was getting hot and the gas was percolating out of the carb. I pulled the carb off the truck after it sat for awhile, and the gas level in the bowls was low, but the float level is right on. The needle and seat are also OK. So I guess they might have a point, but it's a little irratating. Also make sure that the exhaust reducers, on the intake manifold gaskets are installed to restrict some exhaust flow to the bottom of the carb.

11-13-2002, 01:58 AM	#12
wingnut Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Glendora, Ca. Posts: 57	I've got almost the same problem, so here's my $0.02. Took off the stock Q-jet and stock manifold off my son's '70 and installed a performer and 1406. Runs great till it gets to operating temp and then it starts to load up a stops and will flood and die if your not careful. Then after it sits for a few minutes, I have to hold my foot to the floor because it floods just sitting there. Called Edle, "it didn't do this before I installed the new equipment", and they told me that it sounded like the carb was getting hot and the gas was percolating out of the carb. I pulled the carb off the truck after it sat for awhile, and the gas level in the bowls was low, but the float level is right on. The needle and seat are also OK. So I guess they might have a point, but it's a little irratating. Also make sure that the exhaust reducers, on the intake manifold gaskets are installed to restrict some exhaust flow to the bottom of the carb.