I would like to thank everyone for their input regarding my question
about my carb. swap. It looks like I have the hoses connected
correctly. David's pictures confirmed that the routing was correct. I
won't be able to do anything to the car until the weekend but the first
thing I will do is check the float level and the valves, then fuel
pressure. I do have a SU fuel pump that I was going to change the old
one out for. If it looks like the pressure is too high I will do that
switch as well. I'll post an update this weekend.
Thanks again,
Sean Twigg
75B
71XKE (I'm just the mechanic for that one)
-----Original Message-----
From: S Twigg [mailto:seanan@crosslink.net]
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 5:24 AM
To: MG-MGB@yahoogroups.com; mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: SU Swap Questions
Everyone,
I in the midst of converting my 75B from the ZS to a set of
HS4's from a 1970 (AUD405F & R). My problem lies in the fuel vent line.
I created a T to connect the two lines from the front and back fuel
bowls to the single vent line that went from the ZS to the carbon
canister. After I had everything connected correctly the vent line
proceeded to fill the canister with gas and I believe the engine was
flooded - that is when I gave up for the day.. So obviously something
is wrong with the equation. I know I need to check float levels but is
there anything else? Also, anyone have thoughts, ideas, and/or pictures
on how all the hoses should run?
Other info relevant or not; jets centered, I thought floats were ok,
emissions all still attached, brake servo attached to intake, an
aftermarket fuel pump (long tube shaped one) that seemed to give ok fuel
pressure with the ZS.
As usual, any and all help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Sean Twigg
75B
71XKE (I'm just the mechanic for that one)
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