Im starting to have some problems with flooding on start up since its warmed up. During the winter, I just pulled the choke and started the car up. Now, I do the same thing but at least every couple of weeks, I will flood it out. I guess thats what is happening??? In order to start it, all I have to do is pour a little gas in the carb and it starts up.

Should I stop using the choke to start the car this summer? I thought I read here that the 12a is designed to start up with the choke??? Am I doing something wrong?

 

if pouring gas down the carb gets it started then it's not flooding with the choke.

 

Yep, if you have to add gas to get a start, it's not flooding, it's fuel-starved. Most likely cause is a plugged fuel filter, but there are a few other things that can cause the same symptoms.

Pulling the choke riches the mixture for start-up - - same thing adding gas does.

Checking the sight glasses on the carburetor bowls will tell you visually if you're getting adequate fuel to the carb.

 

you might try setting the idle mixture, i find it will change seasonnally, especially if you're on the lean or rich side