In article <87a535f1.0402022141.442d027f@posting.google.com >,
DavidMcLau@MSN.com (Dave) wrote:

> 1982 Honda Accord sedan, auto trans. It has a problem with the
> carburetor. The car barely starts, if at all. And if it is started,
> it won't rev up. And then it stalls out and it won't re-start. It
> fills like it is totally flooded.
>
> The 2 float levels look good through the small windows. I pulled the
> top of the carburetor off and it looks good inside. The 2 electronic
> accuators work fine.
>
> This carburetor has 3 barrells. One is just a very small auxillary
> primary and there is also the primary and the main.
>
> I don't know what is causing the problem. The engine compression is
> good. The engine timing and ignition timing are fine. The weather
> and/or temperature is not a factor.
>
> The problem was previously diagnosed as being in the carburetor system
> by a reputable garage. But, what part is bad. I don't want to replace
> the carburator.
>
> Could it be something in the emmision control system ? Does anybody
> know what the problem is ?

If you are sure it is the carbuator, I advise you to visit some auto parts
stores and see if they can sell you what is known as a carbuator kit.
Carbuator kits come with everything you need to rebuild the carbuator.
Hopefully, it will come with the instuctions you keed to rebuild the
carbuator. If not, those instuctions can be found in some repair manuals
that can be purchased at auto parts stores and Barnes and Noble. Don't buy
the manual until you make sure it has detailed instuctions and pictures
related to rebuilding a carbuator. There are dozens of gaskets and other
parts in a carbuator that can "go bad" or no longer work the way they were
designed to work. One leaking gasket could be the source of your problem.
Also ask the auto parts manager if they have rebuilt carbuators for
sale--it might be easier for you since you won't have to go to the trouble
of rebuiding your carbuator which is a lot of work.