Carb re-build question

Hey everyone, I'm re-building my stromberg BVXD-3 carb and found that the [FONT=arial,verdana,helvetica] Accelerator pump check valve that was in the carb had the little steel ball removed. I say removed due to the tool marks so I don't think it just fell out. The kit that I got has a new[/FONT] [FONT=arial,verdana,helvetica] Accelerator pump check valve[/FONT][FONT=arial,verdana,helvetica] with the ball in it. What could be the reason for this modification?
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My guess would be that someone tried to clean the valve (not all kits have them) by removing the ball; and then didn't get the crimp correct so the ball fell out.

The only reason I can think of to remove the ball would be to disable the accelerator pump for better fuel economy in city driving. AND it might make driving difficult!

Jon.

 

" AND it might make driving difficult!"

Do you mean with or without the ball?

 

Without the ball would disable the accelerator pump; probably making in-city driving difficult.

Jon.