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gumbybm
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carburator problems

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I have a 74 1800 that I bought and instaled it into a 76 camper. The carburator is a weber 32/36 electric choke, It was sitting a while but I have cleaned the whole thing out. The only way to start it is to pump the gas, then it starts unless i keep pumping the gas it dies. Ive checked for vacume leaks but didnt find any, Any Ideas would be great
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Post by gumbybm »

diaphrams all look good also any carb people here?
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Post by Piledriver »

Sorry for the delay, not quite sure how I missed this post :oops:

Most likely gooped up main jets(s)

Sadly, the Weber progressives need to be pretty much disassembled to actually get at the jets, so plan on a full rebuild.

Not many Weber progressive fans here, they sorta do the job, but if you live anywhere it ever gets cool, expect issues due to the lack of carb/manifold heat.

They work great as duals if you can find the manifolds.
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