Carb not squirting gas

Outlawsnut · 08-08-2006, 03:10 PM

Howdy all, I'm a new guy here. I have a two owner '80 Toyota 2wd, 4 speed with the 20R motor. It sits for days, weeks or months sometimes in between uses. Anyhow, it won't run now, it seems to not get gas. It will fire up if I pour some gas in the carburetor but it quits after the gas is used up. I disconnected the hose from the fuel pump to the carb and cranked it for a split second and gas came out the hose (about like a drinking fountain) so I know the carb is getting gas, it's just not squirting it into the carb. I would see it squirting wouldn't I? The filter is fine. I'm not a mechanic per se but I can do stuff if I have directions. What do I need to do? Get a carburetor kit? Do I have to take the carb off to do it? Can I just maybe change something without removing the carb? It's a Holley carb but I'm not sure about the number on the sticker, it's too hard to read. Thanks a million for your time.

bradrhale · 08-08-2006, 03:20 PM

a carb kit would be a good idea just to keep up on your carb. it comes with directions that makes it easy to rebuild. your problem is probably something to do with the float sticking shut. if you were to take the fuel bowl off, there might not be any gas there. you will need to take the carb off but that is easy to do. try taking the fuel bowl off first, take the needle valve out and clean it. personally, after 26 years, i would go ahead and get the rebuild kit. it will not costs you more than $20 i believe.

Outlawsnut · 08-09-2006, 12:25 PM

Thanks a lot, I appreciate it, I'll see what I can do.

chevyguy · 08-12-2006, 10:52 PM

Give the carb bowl a few good taps. Spunds like the float is stuck. Usually a few taps with oh say a screwdriver handle will cure that

72'CaminoKid · 08-12-2006, 11:13 PM

good use of "oh say" there CG, it sounded reall nice in that spot.

bradrhale · 08-14-2006, 09:22 AM

at least he said screwdriver handle instead of a hammer. or tire iron

72'CaminoKid · 08-14-2006, 11:06 AM

hahaha, i'm picturing someone beating there carb with a tire iron...lol

chevyguy · 08-28-2006, 09:32 PM

I can see me bashing a nipendenso (yota )carb with a sledge hammer!!!

02F2504x4 · 08-28-2006, 11:19 PM

Also check your fuel filter

72'CaminoKid · 08-29-2006, 09:00 AM

hahaha, nice one CG

08-08-2006, 03:10 PM	#1
Outlawsnut Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2	Carb not squirting gas Howdy all, I'm a new guy here. I have a two owner '80 Toyota 2wd, 4 speed with the 20R motor. It sits for days, weeks or months sometimes in between uses. Anyhow, it won't run now, it seems to not get gas. It will fire up if I pour some gas in the carburetor but it quits after the gas is used up. I disconnected the hose from the fuel pump to the carb and cranked it for a split second and gas came out the hose (about like a drinking fountain) so I know the carb is getting gas, it's just not squirting it into the carb. I would see it squirting wouldn't I? The filter is fine. I'm not a mechanic per se but I can do stuff if I have directions. What do I need to do? Get a carburetor kit? Do I have to take the carb off to do it? Can I just maybe change something without removing the carb? It's a Holley carb but I'm not sure about the number on the sticker, it's too hard to read. Thanks a million for your time.

08-12-2006, 10:52 PM	#4
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,370	Give the carb bowl a few good taps. Spunds like the float is stuck. Usually a few taps with oh say a screwdriver handle will cure that __________________ Friends dont let friends use body lifts USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

08-12-2006, 11:13 PM	#5
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,756	good use of "oh say" there CG, it sounded reall nice in that spot. __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

08-14-2006, 11:06 AM	#7
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,756	hahaha, i'm picturing someone beating there carb with a tire iron...lol __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

08-28-2006, 09:32 PM	#8
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,370	I can see me bashing a nipendenso (yota )carb with a sledge hammer!!! __________________ Friends dont let friends use body lifts USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

08-08-2006, 03:20 PM	#2
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,014	a carb kit would be a good idea just to keep up on your carb. it comes with directions that makes it easy to rebuild. your problem is probably something to do with the float sticking shut. if you were to take the fuel bowl off, there might not be any gas there. you will need to take the carb off but that is easy to do. try taking the fuel bowl off first, take the needle valve out and clean it. personally, after 26 years, i would go ahead and get the rebuild kit. it will not costs you more than $20 i believe.

08-09-2006, 12:25 PM	#3
Outlawsnut Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2	Thanks a lot, I appreciate it, I'll see what I can do.

08-14-2006, 09:22 AM	#6
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,014	at least he said screwdriver handle instead of a hammer. or tire iron

08-28-2006, 11:19 PM	#9
02F2504x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cali Posts: 88	Also check your fuel filter __________________ 2002 F-250 4x4 CC 7.3L DIESEL Mods Edge Evo Edge Juice W/ Attitude 4 Inch Turbo Back Exhaust Straight Pipe DIY Tymar Intake Foil Delete Recon Light Strip

08-29-2006, 09:00 AM	#10
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,756	hahaha, nice one CG __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

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