1985 Honda CRX Car won't start

1985 HONDA CRX
235,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PURESPL
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Car won't start unless I put gas in top of carb. Carb was professionally rebuilt changed bothh fuel filters, fuel pump, tried to run hose to small gas tank still no start. it has gas pumping to carb but wont start unless I put gas in carb and then will die once gas is gone.
Mar 16, 2009 at 8:01 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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its been a while since ive seen one
Check for power at the shut off solenoid at the side of the carb.
Mar 16, 2009 at 8:06 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the mixture control solenoid and also Check your fuel pressure with a gauge if okay the carb was not professionall rebuilt
Mar 16, 2009 at 8:08 PM
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PURESPL
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Well thats new to me. I will check those tomorrow and report. I read online that you can remove that valve is that true or do I need to fix it?
Mar 16, 2009 at 10:36 PM