Carburetor problems. Please advise

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  1. IndianFreakshow

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    My carb was sticking and I tapped out my float, but when I was driving up a hill my car lost all power, sputtered and died. My carb does not move very much and I can't seem to get it to stay unstuck. Please advise.
     
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    was the throttle blade sticking or the gas pedal sticking?
     
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    It was the throttle blade
     
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    justin has a 74 Maverick bandit official

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    carb cleaner?
     
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    Seafoam in the gas and oil. I haven't sprayed the carb with any cleaner yet.
     
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    sounds like you need to rebuild or replace the carb. can you take a picture of the drivers side of the carb and post it?
     
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