1981 Honda Accord Accord Start Floods Carb Previously 1 Month Ago Car Won T

1981 HONDA ACCORD
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DRERNI
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1981 honda accord, not start , floods carb. ,
previously 1 month ago my car won't even stay running unless you constantly pump the pedal;

help do what??
Nov 4, 2012 at 7:34 PM
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DRERNI
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My car is the Accord LX 3 door hatchback 1.8L with a 3bbl Keihin carb on it.

It has the 49 state emissions engine.


1981 honda accord, not start , floods carb. ,
previously 1 month ago my car won't even stay running unless you

constantly pump the pedal;
Nov 4, 2012 at 7:42 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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common for the floats to fill with fuel and flood the motor. you need to have needle and seat, floats and gaskets replaced.

Roy
Nov 4, 2012 at 9:53 PM
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DRERNI
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thanks.. doing that now , will fu if not solve this problem, erni
Nov 4, 2012 at 10:26 PM
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