Zach wrote:
>> Which carb do you have? (Can't remember your car's year.)
> FoMoCo on a 1972 or 1973 engine.
>
>> Did you put in an electric fuel pump? Did you put in a regulator with
>> it?
> Previous owner put an electric pump on there. don't think there's a
regulator, will have to take a look.

High pump pressure could be a problem.

>> I'm not even sure where to get Grose Jets any more. Not a lot of call
>> for them, since so many cars have fuel injection. There used to be an
>> add in the back of R&T every month, but that was years ago.
>
> How will I know if I need to replace the seat and jet?

If you take the top off and remove the pivot pin on the float, you can
look at the needle tip and see if it is worn. You can look into the seat
and see if it's gummed up. They come as part of the gasket set.

> Based on what I've read in the archives I need to replace the FoMoCo
> w/something more reliable (less of a fire hazard) eventually anyway.

Many people think you should immediately replace the carb, but I'd
assess what I have, first. Make sure your engine is mechanically sound,
and that the ignition is working properly, then get it running well with
whatever carb work it needs ... Check the throttle shaft for side play
and if it is too bad, you'll probably need to replace the carb.

Andy in PDX OR