You will have to push in on the stainless ring .you will see a pin that has to be pushed out to release the handle .
Use a finishing nail or something of similar diameter to start it out them grab it with pliers
Its hard to believe the handle is bent ,but you should have no trouble replacing it I have seen them for sale on line
I hope that helps
My carb was doing the same thing after a rebuild also with the different style of needle assemble .
I solved the problem by adjusting the float less gas in the bowl. I also wrapped the fuel line with aluminized heat shroud from the fuel pump to the carb.
Just an update I chickened out on doing it myself and had a mechanic rebuild it he found lots of crap in the bowl and the needle wasn't seating properly . The good news was the throttle body was good .
Thanks once again for all your help.
Thanks to everyone for your help First thing I did Sam was check that all screws were tight ,they were
I have ordered a new carb kit it should arrive in a week coming from one cost to near the Nations Capital
Yes they are expensive everything comes from the States so there is the exchange on our dollar and then duty fees
The good thing is its made in the States.
I will attempt to fix the problem myself it will take me out of my comfort zone but I have good advice
One last question when I was under the hood I pulled the throttle and gas leaked out around both sides of the throttle valve attachment on both sides( not a lot but noticeable). Is this fixable ?
Thank you gentlemen truth is it did happen once before only not as bad . Next question can I remove the fuel line take out the needle and seat assemble and clean it or order a new assemble ?
I have a bit of a problem yesterday while returning home from a cruise night i could smell gas and then the car started running rough so I pulled over shut it off pulled the hood release and gas was dripping , more like poring down out off the carb I tried to start it again after about ten minutes no luck . After failing to arrange for a tow about a half hr had passed I tried again and drove it home with no further issues. i had my fire extinguisher ready thankfully didn't need it .
I am assuming it was a choke issue that flooded it but this is a problem I have to fix . No idea where to start .Do I get a new carb. this one was rebuilt five years ago by an mechanic . my car is a 48 plodge with a stromberg carb
Thank you for any ideas you may have
I have a bit of a problem yesterday while returning home from a cruise night i could smell gas and then the car started running rough so I pulled over shut it off pulled the hood release and gas was dripping , more like poring down out off the carb I tried to start it again after about ten minutes no luck . After failing to arrange for a tow about a half hr had passed I tried again and drove it home with no further issues. i had my fire extinguisher ready thankfully didn't need it .
I am assuming it was a choke issue that flooded it but this is a problem I have to fix . No idea where to start .Do I get a new carb. this one was rebuilt five years ago by an mechanic . my car is a 48 plodge with a stromberg carb
Thank you for any ideas you may have
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