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julz22vit t1_jdpqlmn wrote

Years ago I used a tampon when my carburetor butterfly got stuck. The look on the guys' faces when I got to my destination...priceless!

Thank you, this made me smile.

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AsILayTyping t1_jdqixiw wrote

I didn't even know humans had carburetor butterflies. Thought that was a car thing. Glad you worked it out anyway.

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BlownCamaro t1_jdqja43 wrote

As someone who has rebuilt many carburetors, I can't wrap my head around this.

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julz22vit t1_jdtrr20 wrote

It was stuck in the closed position. I have never completely rebuilt a carb but knew it needed air and that was the first thing I found in my purse.

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BlownCamaro t1_jdv3z7m wrote

Oh now I get it! The choke plate was stuck closed.

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