fuel problem

[old jeeper]

I have a 77 CJ7 with a AMC 304 . Is the needle valve in the float bowl supposed to be connected to the float with a retainer or is the fuel pump supposed to provide enough pressure to fill the bowl?

 

[fishinfool98]

I know the AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l with a carter it is just fuel pressure that opens it
but not sure on the AMC 304

 

[73CJ]

What carb are you running?

 

[old jeeper]

Someone put a rebuilt Uremco carb on it a few years back. I'm pretty sure it's a Carter replica.
Thanks for the reply

 

[Torxhead]

I think that clip is so that the needle valve will not stick in the seat. Mechanical fuel pump pressure is around 4 p.s.i. which isn't much, but could be a problem after the vehicle has been sitting awhile. I would'nt put a priority on it if you don't have one, I have not heard of it being a problem. I'm sure it could stick though. Maybe you could find a carb shop that would have one or even make it.