Those are not just ordinary fuel lines. They are neoprene. 240z neoprene
hoses work fine and are more readily available/cheaper than roadster hoses.
> Roman,
>
> What is the condition of those small rubber lines from the bottom of the
> fuel bowl to the carbs? You might have leaks there, just enough to reduce
> pressure on the floats and prevent the valve needle from closing.
>
> Fred - So.SF
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Roman Rist" <roadsterregistry@yahoo.com>
> To: "datsun roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 2:24 PM
> Subject: SU BLUES
>
>
> > Here is something that may be of interest to many on the list, so please
> address answers to the list not just myself, ok?Then again maybe I am the
> only one this happens to. OK, here we go, SUs have a mind of their own!!Mine
> decide to pour out gas whenever they feel like it!!! usually at the worst
> times (like when the tank is close to empty)If you need proof of the
> existance of Murphy's law, just look at my carbs.Without warning the Jet,
> stops working. instead of shutting of the fuel supply it keeps on pumping.
> My floats are not sinkers.When this happens I take the cover off, play with
> the jet a bit, screw it back together and it is ok for a while.it is not
> dirt, I have cleaned them numerous timesIt just stops working!!!I have the
> stock Jets. Why the heck does this do that, and is there a jet that is
> trouble free???Thanks,Roman70 roadster 4mpg city/ 7mpg highway
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