Sounds like the water compromised the seal of the accelerator pump. Maybe
only temporarily...Let it sit and it maybe it will remedy itself?
Otherwise, I have found somewhat generic rebuild kits at the local auto
parts store, Napa among them.
Roger
----- Original Message -----
From: "N/B Nichols" <3nichols@sprintmail.com>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@LISTS.PSU.EDU>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 6:51 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] Carter AFB carburetor
> Does anyone know if Niehoff makes a rebuild kit for a Carter AFB carb
> #2653S. The carb is from a '58 DeSoto Adventurer. It is the rear carb
> of the two on the car. It is the main carburetor for the car. It has
> the choke valve.
>
> I stupidly added water to the gas tank thinking it was gasoline and the
> water I think ruined the accelerator pump. The car of course would not
> start. I took apart the carb, cleaned out the water, put it all back
> and now the car only runs on a high idle. The carb was pretty old to
> begin with, so I think the water put it over the edge. Actually what is
> happening is that on the high idle when you look down the throat of the
> carb, you see lots of gas coming out of both primary venturis, but no
> gas squirts out of the tiny pump jet nozzles at any acceleration.
> Anyone have any thoughts on the problem before I try to rebuild it
> myself or take it the carburetor shop? Nick Nichols.
>
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