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    Carter AFB 4bl Carb.

    I've never seen a bent pump shaft. When you get ready to reassemble don't put the "S" connector on till the cover is in place and the pump is in the chamber. That way you can be sure the pump is not binding. The different holes may be for shorter or longer pump stroke, if the book does not...
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    Carter AFB 4bl Carb.

    You are making good progress. The acc pump should be replaced. The level of fuel in the pump chamber should reflect the level in the float chamber. The check ball in the bottom off the chamber should allow fuel to enter the chamber but seal off the fuel from returning back into the float chamber...
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    Carter AFB 4bl Carb.

    That is normal. What about the squirt when you rotate the throttle lever, there should be a good stream from the nozzles into both carb throats. The carb reservoir is already vented to the atmosphere so evaporation is normal in that vintage. Sealed systems came later.
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    Carter AFB 4bl Carb.

    Let me get back on track,it's a Carter AFB not a quad. Is this problem a new occurance, was it ok before? When it is running is the acceleration normal or does the engine stumble. Is this a recent purchase or have you owned the car for some time and is it a regular daily or weekly runner. As a...
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    Carter AFB 4bl Carb.

    Carb leakage. You were correct. The fuel remaining in the carb bowl is disappearing. It is a common oroblem, and not too difficult to correct, The problem is the well jets are leaking. If you remove the carb, remove any remaining fuel by inverting over a container. Dis-assemble the carb, there...
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    78 Riv Steering column

    I need a replacement column ( tilt-cruise-cor.lts) my column was vandalized. My efforts have been snow hampered. I need one complete with key. It is not a telescopic column. Appreciate any suggestions. Is there a parts listing for the columns on the net?
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