> The same thing used to happen to mine, especially after the car sat a
while.
> I finally solved the problem by carefully taking off the top of the float
> bowl (try to save the gasket or have a new one before you do this) and
then
> cleaning the needle valve and float with a spray carburetor cleaner.
Seems
> like the needle valve kept sticking open, probably from being gummed up
with
> old gas varnish. You can also bend the float lever to adjust the shut off
> point.
>
> Good luck
>
> Ivan Velazquez
> Waukesha, WI
> Former SPL Owner (just read this list for nostalgia now)
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 4:24 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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