Quote Originally Posted by tidefan66 View Post
I'm running a stock fuel pump and I have the fuel filter away from the engine I'm using a rubber line. I took the carb apart earlier this week and checked the float levels. The book says 7/16" between the top of float and top of carb and 15/16" to 1" drop. They measure 7/16" and 15/16" drop so you are saying I can have them drop lower and it might help? Thanks for the suggestions.
Tidefan66,
When Pat says to drop the level a bit he's referring to the top of float/top of carb measurement (7/16") not your drop measurement. That TOF/TOC sets the fuel level in the bowl, and the idea is that a slightly reduced level might help. What vehicle is this in? Wonder if you've done anything that's trapping the heat under the hood with no place to go? Just a thought... I believe the insulating spacer beneath the carb is a good thing to keep, and if you can find an area station that does not add ethanol it would be a good test of that theory to run the tank nearly dry, then add five gallons or so of known good gas. One other thought, a friend told me a few days ago that he notices a big difference in starting by adding the prescribed amount of STABIL to his gas, even in hot weather - can't swear to that, but might be worth a try?