My carbureted car sat for a year and now dies just after every start?
Assuming the gas isn’t bad and the fuel filter isn’t clogged, it could be a number of things. First check for a hung float or trash between the needle and seat. The float may also be collapsed which will cause the needle to stay off the seat and the engine will flood due to too much fuel. Also, after sitting for so long, varnish can form on all the carburetor’s internal surfaces and passages. So disassemble it and clean it up. Pour some “Berrymans B-12” or equivalent in the fuel bowl to dissolve the years of accumulated varnish and gunk. You can even leave some in the bowl and fire up the engine. This will clean the passages by forcing it through. But be warned, Berrymans is very flammable and it will take off paint, so extreme care should be used.
