Small Block & Big Block Chevy Specific Mouse & Rat Motor Discussion & Conversions

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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 10:50 PM
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Hey guys,
Haven't posted in a while. Finally got my motor back up and running. I'm having a little issue starting though. If the motor is dead cold (overnight), it'll start right up no problem. If I drive it and get it warmed up, shut it off then start it within a few minutes, it'll start no problems again. The problem is when I let it sit for an hour or 2...I'll come outta the gym and it'll just keep turning over. I have to floor the gas, and it will finally fire up with a puff of smoke out the back (from flooring the gas obviously). Any reasons why this is happening?

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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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if it is carb'd try feathering the gas
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 09:50 AM
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Sound like the carb leaks gas into the motor while sitting there and floods it out.Try checking your float levels.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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possible float stuck...
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