Why won't it keep running 1980 Toyota Celica ST

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RGL0282
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I have a 1980 Toyota Celica ST with only 48000. It is a 4 cyl, with a mechanical pump. It has been setting for 5 Years. As long as I am spraying carb cleaner or gas into the carb the car will run. When I stop, it stops running. Changed the fuel filter, fuel pump. and it is getting gas to the carb. Any Ideas?????
May 3, 2007 at 7:43 PM
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[quote:2fc1d014c1="rgl0282"]I have a 1980 Toyota Celica ST with only 48000. It is a 4 cyl, with a mechanical pump. It has been setting for 5 Years. As long as I am spraying carb cleaner or gas into the carb the car will run. When I stop, it stops running. Changed the fuel filter, fuel pump. and it is getting gas to the carb. Any Ideas?????[/quote:2fc1d014c1]

You should open up the upper part of the carb and check the float assy/needle valve/inlet screen/main nozzle
May 4, 2007 at 2:23 AM
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