To add to this, an overcharged battery will also usually "sweat".Overcharging might affect the battery. You might check its sides for bulging, and test its voltage.
Most likely I will replace all of them, but in my past experience with these Valiants and Darts, the passenger side always goes out first. So odd.Don't just do the passenger side ball joints. If you're going to replace those, you might as well do the driver side too. That way they're all new and should wear at the same rate, right?
You mentioned a new fuel line. Might this have solved the problem that made it seem like the carb needs a rebuild? Or does it still run/idle rough, or use too much gas? Maybe the carb will need rebuilding sooner or later anyway, but if the fuel line makes it run better, I'd put it off until later, and either run E0 gas or use a good ethanol treatment. Meanwhile, check everywhere for vacuum leaks. Even a small one can make it run rough.1. Carb rebuild
The car runs quite good now with the ignition system functioning correctly. The issue I am having with the carb is when the car sits after being driven, it will flood with fuel and then not want to start.You mentioned a new fuel line. Might this have solved the problem that made it seem like the carb needs a rebuild? Or does it still run/idle rough, or use too much gas? Maybe the carb will need rebuilding sooner or later anyway, but if the fuel line makes it run better, I'd put it off until later, and either run E0 gas or use a good ethanol treatment. Meanwhile, check everywhere for vacuum leaks. Even a small one can make it run rough.
When rebuilding a smaller carb, the trickiest part is getting the float adjustment just right. Everything else should be pretty straightforward.
Probably the carb, then. This is often traced to the float valve and seat, maybe from sitting too long, maybe from dirt. Found this:The issue I am having with the carb is when the car sits after being driven, it will flood with fuel and then not want to start.
This looks just like one of Dad’s company cars in 64. Same colors with a slant six and four speed.
I seem to recall early A bodies had staggered front wheels. I.E. centerlines were off almost 1”.Most likely I will replace all of them, but in my past experience with these Valiants and Darts, the passenger side always goes out first. So odd.