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If Engine will start after spraying carburetor cleaner threw air intake will idle for a few seconds then stall What is wrong?
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∙ 14y ago
It sounds like the engine is not getting sufficient fuel. Check to see if the fuel pump is working correctly and ensure the fuel filter is not clogged. There could also be sediment in a fuel line limiting or blocking fuel flow.
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What can carburetor cleaner do to a fuel injected engine?
Clean the injectors
Why the rpm jumps to 1500 rpm when on idling?
check your vacume lines by spraying them down with carburetor cleaner. if the engine revs when you spray you found the leak. also check your air flow meter it could just be dirty.
Where is the carburetor on a 1985 Chevy Silverado?
on top of the engine, under the air cleaner
Where is the carburetor located in a 1986 cressida?
Top of engine under air cleaner
Where is the carburetor on a Chevrolet 5.7 engine located?
If it is newer then a 1986 then it don't have a carburetor, It is fuel injected. If its older than 86, on top of the engine under the air cleaner
Where is the carburetor on a Ford Ranger XLT 2000?
On top of engine covered by air cleaner
How do you use carburetor cleaner?
I like to spray carb cleaner on a lint free rag to clean out most of the intake first but you can spray some inside just try to get most of it out if you sprayed alot inside wait a few minutes so it can evaporate before you start your car just incase it ignites.OTMAN Carburetor cleaner is designed to remove heavy varnish and gunk from the inside and outside of a vehicle's carburetor. If the carburetor is not cleaned periodically, it will begin to affect the vehicle's mileage and performance. The carb should be cleaned a couple of times a year to prevent buildup and keep the engine running smooth.Remove the air cleaner unit from the engine by unscrewing the wing nut. You might need pliers to turn the wing nut if it is very tight.Vacuum off the top of the engine area to prevent dirt and debris from being sucked into the engine while the air cleaner is not in place.Spray the entire carburetor inside and out with carburetor cleaner to loosen the gunk and varnish. Use shop rags to wipe up any heavy grease and gunk loosened by the carb cleaner.Start the vehicle. With the vehicle running, spray carburetor cleaner down the throat of the carburetor and around the outside. The engine will pick up a bit as the vehicle burns the carburetor cleaner. Wait a few minutes and shut off the engine.Spray the outside and inside of the carburetor again heavily. Start the vehicle again and spray more carb cleaner around the outside and inside while the engine is running.Spray the entire air cleaner inside and out with carburetor cleaner. Wipe the air cleaner dry with shop towels. Install a new air filter element and re-install the air cleaner unit onto the carburetor.
Can you put a carburetor cleaner though a two stroke engine?
You need special carb cleaner for 2 stroke engines. Since the oil in the fuel lubes the internals carb cleaner will strip off the oil leaving the cylinders to years worth of damage in a matter of seconds. Always use carb cleaner for 2 stroke engines.
How to start engine quicker on a electronic ignition lawn mower?
Try spraying start gas into the air cleaner.
What Could cause a 1994 Mazda MX6 to not start even though it has spark?
You can try spraying some carburetor cleaner into the intake by way of a vacuum line or pcv hose Just a little dab will do you. If the engine tries to start it would indicate that you have a fuel problem.
How do you clean a varnishy carburetor?
Any auto parts store sells carb cleaner. If you don't have the skills to disassemble and reassemble your carb you may also want to run some injector cleaner through the gas tank. Also when spraying carb cleaner inside the carb make sure you have the engine running and spray slowly enough so you don't kill the engine. sometimes running the engine at fast idle helps. If it stalls and dies it can be a real bear to get it restarted. Good luck.
Where is the carbruator on a 1985 Chevy?
Take the air cleaner off and you will see the carburetor bolted to the top center of the engine. That is what the air cleaner set's on. The top of the carb.
