<VV> Pulling Carb Tops Vs

[Tony Underwood]

At 12:08 PM 9/14/2011, Smitty wrote:
>Smitty Says;   I have been pulling just the top of carbs in most 
>instances for years.  All depends on the circumstances.  Working on 
>a float valve problem.  Changing accel pump cups etc.  In the case 
>of an engine that suddenly stops running on one side.  (stopped up 
>main jet).  If you pull the whole carb you will likely relocate the 
>object and can not be sure of the diagnosis.  Leaving the bottom 
>half of the carb there and the obstruction will still be right 
>there.  So there are advantages to doing it that way.  Just use your 
>head and don't condem it outright.



I'll start more trouble here and agree with Smitty since this is the 
way I've *always* done it and always had good luck doing it this way.



tony..