03-08-2023, 06:39 PM
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Location: Redondo Beach, CA
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Re: John In Ct re: Marvel
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Originally Posted by AL in NY
John, if you run the carburetor with the GAV open, when you start up the engine, it is getting gas from the main jet and the Comp jet. The Comp jet is releasing more gas then is needed to start the engine, so you see the excess dripping from the bottom of the carburetor. Try closing the GAV during startup and see if that stops the carb from dripping.
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No comp jet in a Marvel Schebler...
When I start my Town Sedan that has a Marvel I open the GAV ~¾ turn, no choke. Starts right up. Once warmed I close the GAV to ¼ turn open.
I set the level ⅝" below the gasket surface. Level gauge available from Renner's Corner.
Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 03-08-2023 at 06:56 PM.
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