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I have a 1969 mustang rag top ,302 ,2 barrel , 53,000 original miles automatic my first car sat for a year and now I can`t start it. I had rebuilt the carb, new fuel sending unit,new fuel pump, it will run if I pour gas down the carb. then stall. Is old gas 1 year old a big deal ? Thanks Miserable mustang

rich cummings

look down the carb-- push throttle linkage-- do you see gas squerting ???--

what do you have the air/fuel needles set at-??

if the gas is just 1 year it should still run --you have a carb problem-

did you set the floatbowls ??

do you have gas comeing to the carb from the tank??

rich cummings

i dont understand --guys come in ask for help and never come back-- or if the help fixes their prob -they never come back and let you know --

if you not going to use the forum for what its for -- dont post --

69mustang

Sorry Rich I tried every day to thank you but I couldn`t access the site , the administrators denied me finally with the help of Ted he figured out what was wrong !Thanks Ted ! Rich I do appreciate your quick responce ! As to my problem I have gas pressure up to the gas filter none squirting into carb when pushing on throttle linkage seems to be blocked going into the carb. ? Thanks, 69 mustang

rich cummings

first change fuel filter-- - unhook gas line from card-- stick end of fuel line into soda bottle-- spin engine over -- [ about 10 seconds or so-- do you get gas from line into bottle??--let me know

69mustang

Hi Rich I already changed the fuel filter , did what you said and yes I have gas in the bottle ! I know here comes the hard part . My Dad did all my carb work and he passed away, and I`m limited to what I can do as I have had 4 eye operations , I really appreciate people like you who take the time helping out ! Thanks

rich cummings

ok got gas to carb-- either the jets are clogged--or the floats are set wrong ---i would suggest you have a mech take carb apart and dry set the floats -- then after you start car -set air / fuel mixture and idle -- also after you have it running - check timing

rich cummings

i would also suggest -- go into your profile and put where your from -- never know someone may live close to you that can help or suggest a mech to look at your car

69mustang

rich cummings wrote:

ok got gas to carb-- either the jets are clogged--or the floats are set wrong ---i would suggest you have a mech take carb apart and dry set the floats -- then after you start car -set air / fuel mixture and idle -- also after you have it running - check timing

Thanks Rich looks like I`ll have to get a mech. in now ! were going on vacation but I`ll let you know the outcome . Thanks for all your help !

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69mustang

Hi Rich we just got done with the carb and you were right the needle was stuck , my mechanic friend used compressed air in the fuel filter inlet and worked it for 15 minutes must have freed it from the dirt , its now purring ! what would you suggest to add to the gas to avoid gum up for someone who doesn`t drive his car ? I use to start my cars once a month should I start them more often , I know the best medicine is to drive it ! Thanks, 69 mustang

rich cummings

first off --petty --read all the replys befor you post --:rolleyes:

69 mustang -- cool beans -if ya need any thing else just ask--

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