Rick Lindsay wrote:
> Hey Dan,
>
> Get the leaks in the lines fixed then lets talk about
> the leaking carb. Many times leaks there are just
> flooding bowls. You didn't perchance install an
> aftermarket fuel pump did you? Many of the
> aftermarket electric pumps are too strong for our old
> carbs. The pressure forces the float bowl valve open
> and flooding occurs.
I had this issue with the Cooper S some years ago. I had installed the
aftermarket fuel pump, designated as "carb" rather that "fuel injection" pump.
All would be well until I got up to speed on the motorway, then the vibration
of the road and the engine would allow the pump to overpower the float chamber
needle valve.
I added a fuel-pressure regulator to the system ($20) and all became well. I
set it at the lowest setting and took it up to speed and there was no fuel
starvation and no more flooding.
-The Roxter
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