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Carburator rebuild

Tiny
LEIFERSOUTHERLAND
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  • 1981 HONDA ACCORD
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 150,000 MILES
The car won't start after carburator rebuild.
Saturday, February 27th, 2016 AT 12:40 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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If it ran before carb overhaul then recheck all your work and measurements it can be dirt in needle and seat and or accelerator pump not adjusted correctly or choke not working
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Saturday, February 27th, 2016 AT 1:01 PM
Tiny
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It started for a several seconds this morning. The needle seats were leaking gas so I replaced them. Now the engine isn't turning over.
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Saturday, February 27th, 2016 AT 1:20 PM
Tiny
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Check fuses and if you have one a starter relay and check battery for condition including load test. If you hear a clunk when you try to turn engine over hit body of starter with a hammer if it starts you need a new starter.
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Saturday, February 27th, 2016 AT 2:09 PM
Tiny
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No worries, I got it, it was the needle seats. Thanks though.
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Monday, February 29th, 2016 AT 9:06 PM
Tiny
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I just blew them out with compressed air. I had to repeat this process 2x. I decided to go with the older gasket because is was still in good shape, lots of little things in there.
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Thursday, March 3rd, 2016 AT 3:08 PM

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