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Old 04-12-2021, 09:26 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 52.71 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 60.16 mpg (US)
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It's a runner!

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Originally Posted by Piotrsko View Post
Might also have the bleed fuel hole clogged up or the main jet hole ditto depending if the plug is wet or dry.
Good guesses both! The spark plug was dry - no fuel getting through. Sure enough, the main jet was plugged SOLID. Carb cleaner wouldn't even dissolve it - had to dig out the crud & varnish with a pin.

It now starts & runs on fuel from the tank. Woohoo, IT'S A RUNNER!



But I ordered a carb kit for it anyway, mostly because the float bowl gasket was dry & cracked. But the other bits will come in handy.



And I replaced the fuel line, which was also dry & cracked and had started to leak after I had dis/re-connected it a few times while monkeying around with the carb.

Next up: slow leaks in both tires (no inner tubes in these wheels).



Has anyone ever used this fix-a-flat aerosol stuff? Waste of money or worth a try?
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