today I was driving my 83 rx-7 and when I stopped I opened the hood. The car was off and the carb was still pumping fuel or something. I pulled the fuel pump fuse and it was still pumping fuel. the fuel was up to the jets in the carb. I tryed to start the car after that and, I'm sure it was flooded, but it wouldn't start and alot of smoke started coming out of the exhaust. I dont know much about carbs but I think it might be the floats. anyone else have this problemor know whats going on?

 

Sounds like your carb is building pressure inside the fuel bowls. PM sterling. I'm sure he knows what your problem is.

 

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Your floats are sticking. I had this exact same problem. Mine still does it, though very intermittent. Doesnt depend on weather, though it seems to happen more on colder days. Not sure if it is actually happening more on cold days or what. I know it sucks more to mess with it on cold days.

 

Temp fix---take a screwdriver/hammer/whatever hard, and lightly smack the bolt that runs down the senter of the carb. You may have to get some of the fuel out of the bowls first though.