Too Much gas

[JPP]

Still trying to get this engine to start.  I have a B2B with a 218.  Compression is 70 psi across all six.  Static timed it at TDC, verified with metal rod in hole at #6 along with closing of intake valve on #1.  The distibutor is at 7 o'clock, the points just open per test light.  I then look into the carburetor and see puddle of gas laying at the base of intake manifold, should that be there?  I have removed carb cleaned out gas.  Recharging battery waiting to retry.  Any advice?

[Jeff Balazs]

You could try opening the throttle about 1/2 way and giving it a little choke. If it doesn't catch fairly quickly try opening the choke all the way while you still have the throttle open.

Good luck.

Jeff

[greg g]

Check your float level and assure your needle and seat valve is closing completely.

[JPP]

Should I see a puddle of gas in my intake manifold?

[Fernando Mendes]

I then look into the carburetor and see puddle of gas laying at the base of intake manifold, should that be there?

Suggestion:1)Check the pump rod stroke adjustment.2)Check the metering rod and its jet adjustment.***For example:My 1942 Jeep Carter carburetor had this same problem.I did not know that first the adjustment should be the pump rod stroke,after the adjustment of the metering rod.Let me know if you need. 

[Dave72dt]

A puddle would not be uncommon if you've been trying to start it and it hasn't caught and ran. Clean your plugs if you've been cranking on it for awhile. They can get glazed over and not fire properly.

[greg g]

The carbs job is to meter fuel into a venturi to atomize a liquid into a combustible compresable vapor. A puddle of raw fuel in liquid form suggests that it is not working correctly. Or you have introduced excessive fuel by injudicious use of the accelerator pump. Again first step should be assuring the float is properly set and the needlevasnd seat are working properly. There a procedures to follow in a certain order in trouble shooting a fault.

[JPP]

Fernando, I don't speak Carter carburetor language, where do I find info on pump rod and metering rod adjustment? Thanks

[Plymouthy Adams]

the metering rod mentioned may be referencing the "step-up" system.  Either way, I can say the Plymouth manual covers the B&B very well and is good reading and will give you description the different circuits and how they interact extremely well.  I would think the Dodge truck manual would cover the carb also.  If not, maybe someone has a scan of the carb pages from the Plymouth book to help you...also you can read this, may be of help to you: 

 

http://www.allpar.com/fix/fuel/carter-BB.html

[Fernando Mendes]

Fernando, I don't speak Carter carburetor language, where do I find info on pump rod and metering rod adjustment? Thanks

Who explained me all the steps I would have to follow was an expert from Asheboro-NC.In my 1942 jeep Carter carburetor has an important  detail to watch.In pump rod stroke for example:we need a difference of 17/64"(throttle totally closed-throttle totally open).If we are not getting this difference,we have to bend the throttle connector in order to decrease the distance of two ends.That was I did.I have a WWII jeep manual.I do not have Dodge manual about these adjustments.But I believe if I send to you a pics of my Jeep Carter carburetor you will study and understand all,it is not difficult to learn.I studied 1(one) month until my become good.

[Fernando Mendes]

JPP all carburetors are similar.My 1952 Dodge(B3- runs very good since 1987 with a DFV brazilian carburetor.My 1942 Jeep always ran very good too since 1983 with a DFV brazilian carburetor,when now in july I bought a Carter($590) for it.I never had Carter B&B E7T2 for my IND 251cid engine.

[Fernando Mendes]

[Fernando Mendes]

Still trying to get this engine to start.  I have a B2B with a 218.  Compression is 70 psi across all six.  Static timed it at TDC, verified with metal rod in hole at #6 along with closing of intake valve on #1.  The distibutor is at 7 o'clock, the points just open per test light.  I then look into the carburetor and see puddle of gas laying at the base of intake manifold, should that be there?  I have removed carb cleaned out gas.  Recharging battery waiting to retry.  Any advice?

Opening of intake(#6).