Carb Issues (I think)

Well, I got her to fire up, but she will only idle. As soon as I increase the throttle, she wants to die out. Can someone tell be the basic settings on the carb adjustment screws? I don't think that is the entire problem, but probably part.

I think the main problem is fuel delivery - I don't have much gas in the tank and I am wondering if it just isn't getting enough fuel. I cracked the fuel line at the carb, and I get a steady drip, but I would think it would be more of a steady flow. Am I right to think it ought to come out pretty good?

Thanks for any tips and if anyone can tell me the general adjustments for the carb.

Thanks,

Dave

This is a gravity feed system. As such there are two primary limiting factors to gas flow; the amount in the tank and the diameter of the line.

A stream significantly smaller than the diameter of the line indicates blockage. It could be the screen in the tank or the one in the shut-off/sediment bowl assembly or the one in the elbow of the line is clogged, or the line itself is clogged.

What does the sediment bowl look like? Fine rust particals often mean larger particles elsewhere in the system. You can also look around inside the tank for visable rust; a flash light and a dentist's mirror can help here.