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usmcanglico
Jan 1st, 07, 2:06 PM
Where exactly do I squirt the gas into my Edelbrock 750 carb to do a first time start up?

Tom Mobley
Jan 1st, 07, 6:54 PM
is it the one that looks like a Carter AFB or the Q-jet copy?

charbilly2001
Jan 1st, 07, 11:48 PM
In either case you pour the gas into the float bowl vent. When doing that I use a VERY small funnel and the cap off of a spray paint can. If a small amount spills down the throat of the carb no worries. It'll help on initial start up. Note I said a SMALL amount. Don't be sloppy.

usmcanglico
Jan 2nd, 07, 1:05 AM
OK. I heard someone using one of those kids medicine droppers and thought that would be a good tool, just wasnt sure where to squirt it into.

Tom Mobley
Jan 2nd, 07, 2:37 AM
I use an ear bulb, blue rubber gizmo you can get at the drugstore.

bochnak
Jan 2nd, 07, 3:43 PM
Turkey baster?

Mike Marshall
Jan 4th, 07, 8:11 AM
Restaurant ketchup squirter from the dollar store.

dreis454
Jan 4th, 07, 8:30 AM
Restaurant ketchup squirter from the dollar store.
I use these to squirt gas into the sight plug on Holley float bowls.