In a message dated 03/15/2008 5:33:20 PM Central Standard Time,
Gt6steve@aol.com writes:
> Allen is it from all the carbs or just one? If you are running brass
> floats
> check them for holes. The modern additives eat the solder and sink the
> floats. Immerse them in hot water and watch for bubbles to check for
> leaks.
>
> If all the carbs, then definitely replace the regulator...
>
Steve...I think you know that we have had more than our fair share of float
problems these past few years. In fact, Bob Wismer had more float issues down
in Sebring this past week end. We agree with the suggested modern fuel
additive issues you mentioned, but also we're convinced 'long tows' with empty
fuel
bowls are a contributing factor. For what it is worth, we believe fuel
evaporates quickly from the fuel bowel and the floats bounce/rub on the post
during
long tows. Bob has taken to ensuring the fuel bowls are full before he starts
any long tow. He hit some 'nasty winter' weather in route from our shop in
Wisconsin to Florida. He got stuck over twenty-four hours in Indianapolis
during a snow storm. Maybe he didn't load the bowls before starting out again,
but he had another failure at Sebring.
Two more comments.
ONE, I bought my last replacement floats directly from Joe Curo (sp?), the SU
specialist out east. Might be too early to leap to a conclusion, but I've
had no failures with his since. The ones I purchased from Moss, Roadster
Factory, Victoria British, etc., all appear to come from the same source. The
ones
from Joe are distinctive (packaging, special markings, etc.).
TWO, across the pond, Bill Woodhouse was the founder of English Specials
Tornado Cars, and built the Talisman, Typhoon, and Thunder Bolt we race. He
recently sent me an article that suggests there is an issue with modern solder
(no
lead), and a reaction when using it to repair floats with old solder
containing lead. It seems there is a reaction, and failure. Not sure how that
fits in
the mix, but it might explain why we've not had good luck with the ones we've
repaired ourselves.
Bill Dentinger
PS...Did you know? Bob Wismer told me that the hotel rooms with a view in
Indianapolis are cheaper?
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