Carburetor Issue

[Skipanellin]

So .... I removed the carburetor from my M38, and found the manifold to be completely full of gas - right to the brim. Anyone have any thoughts on that one?

thanks,
Skip
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Skip

1951 M38

[ROBCDN3]

Hi. Skip. Maybe a stuck needle valve , float with a hole in it so it will not float or the float on the pivot pin is hanging up and will not float and shut the fuel off in the bowl. Cheers Rob M38a1 CDN3C

[mdainsd]

At any rate, NOT good for the engine. Pul the dip stick and check level, and then smell for gasoline contamination.

Once you find the flooding problem, Id recommend changing the oil and filter (if equipped).
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'52 Dodge M37, '42 GPW, '48 FrankenJeep CJ2A/M38, '50 CJV-35(U), '51 M38, '42 WC-57 Command Car, '44 WC-51 Weapons , (2) M1941 Sperry 60" Anti-Aircraft Searchlights, John Deere M-gator, '44 White M3A1 Scout Car

[Skipanellin]

Ah - good call on the oil. I hadn't thought about that.
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Skip

1951 M38

[oilleaker1]

Your carb needs a kit and check for cracks--------NOW!

[Skipanellin]

Well the carb has been re-built and is back in. Just need to change the oil yet and we'll see how it goes. thanks guys.
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Skip

1951 M38