I had this happen twice to the 68, both times it was a leaking fuel line. The
one
that goes from the float bowl to the jet, cheap @$$ foreign made rebuild
kits. Brad
Frank Clarici wrote:
> "Charles D. Sorkin" wrote:
> >
> > Dear List:
> >
> > I took the Midget out for a few moments this evening, and came across an
> > irritating problem. The fuel pump, which normally clicks 4-5 times prior to
> > starting up, wouldn't stop. Fuel was getting into the carbs, since I was
> > abe to start the motor and drive around the block, but the smell of gasoline
> > was prominent in the engine bay and cockpit.
>
> Sounds like the floats need a shot with a hammer.
> If this does not fit a stuck float then it's time for new float jets or
> at least take them apart and give them a shot of carb cleaner.
> First give them a tap with a SMALL hammer, if they do not stop leaking,
> undo the 3 screws on top, with pliers pull out the pin holding the float
> to the housing, unscrew the needle and seat, clean real good with carb
> cleaner and see if it helps. New seats are prety cheap, I know some
> places only sell whole rebuild kits but others have just the float
> seats.
>
> --
> Frank
> "Drive it Like You Stole it"
> http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/
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