Small Engine Repair Saga (Latest news)

[N2RJ]

Didn't think about the ATF but I guess it makes sense since it's supposed to keep the trans clean too. I have half a bottle of Honda ATF I was going to throw out but I'll save it for the carb cleaning.

[KB3LAZ]

If you can look up a diagram online, even better.
In a ventilated area, use soaking solution for the disassembled body. Used to be a product that was a can like a short paint can that had a screen integrated into it so you could lower and lift the parts in the soaking solution.
Haven't seen it in a while but you can improvise with kitchen utensils. I made soaking solution with automatic transmission fluid Type A, gasoline, B-12 Chemtool and regular carb cleaner. Mix in equal parts. Yes, transmission fluid cuts crud. After soaking, spray again with carb cleaner.
I've only been taking apart carburetors for over a year but I've done it so many times now that I can take apart and reassemble the one on my scooter by feel. Tuning requires this in this case. Done a few yard tool carbs to add to the list. Haven't done a car carb. I don't know anyone who has a car with a carb anymore. Scratch that, I did a VW carb a long time ago and a Holley 2 barrel with progressive linkage. Recently it's just a scooter and lawnmowers.
Probably all easier than trying to sync multiple carbs on a car or bike.

My car has a carb.

[KG4CGC]

My car has a carb.

Which car? What kind? Is it a mechanical marvel of human engineering?

[KB3LAZ]

Which car? What kind? Is it a mechanical marvel of human engineering?

81 Z28.

[N2RJ]

I had a 93 civic with a carb. No VTEC but good on gas.

[kf0rt]

I had a '76 Accord that had an actual choke on the dash that you had to pull out when starting the car.

[KG4CGC]

81 Z28.

Details dude. Motor, carb etc. ☺

[N2RJ]

My dad's 1985 Datsun pickup had a choke... And a column shifter!

He has a datsun diesel crew cab now. Floor shift and of course no choke (since its a diesel)

[n2ize]

I have a craftsman push mower I need to fix too. I suspect the carb is all gummed up.

So, get busy and fix it. You can find all the parts online. Check out some of the references I posted and Google for tons more.
get that bad boy running again. Start with a carb cleaning and if that don't work do a rebuild. Don't forget to replace your gas lines and filters while you're at it.

Once I finish with the weed trimmer I've got an old Homelite gas blower to fix and a Poulan chain saw to fix.

[N2RJ]

I tried sears, they said they don't carry parts for that old model anymore. I'll start looking online to see what I can find.

I need a new plug wire and probably a carb rebuild kit.