Thread: i need some help

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If the fuel filter doesn't clear it up, I went back and read your inititial post and you said the foam was melted. If you mean it might have dripped into the carb, it could have plugged a jet or passage way. So like everyone said, first change the filter(do you have an inline filter before the carb?) if so as you remove it look for debrie like rust in the hose feeding it. Some times the gas tank sitting with rust, or attract h2o over time. This is the easiest place to start. If the line is dripping clean gas, maybe test the fuel pump before reattaching a new filter(or run with clear filter). Also one of those clear glass filters while your working on this problem will tell you a lot of info going forward. Not saying run the car with the clear glass filter once fixed, but you'll be able to see any sediment getting in there when you start the engine back up, and see if gas is flowing without taking things apart. If all that is o.k., but still running bad, then get rebuild kit and thouroughly clean the insides. I had a similar problem with a "NEW" edelbrock carb I bought off Evilbay. Couldn't figure why after pulling engine and re-installing 6 months later why I couldn't time it from a rough idle and why I needed to keep the foot on the gas. Turns out the NEW barely used two week carb needed a rebuild as two of the Jets weren't passing gas. Keep posting as you go, And Welcome to CHR.