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Re: Leaking gas from carb on startup

To: Keith0alan@aol.com, karls@structured.com, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Leaking gas from carb on startup
From: Geegc@aol.com
Date: Fri, 16 May 2003 01:44:50 EDT
I have a fuel pressure regulator in line with my electric fuel pump on my 
Solex 2000.  It is set at 3.5 to 4 lbs.  Seems to work.

Gary c

In a message dated 5/15/03 10:10:20 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
Keith0alan@aol.com writes:


> Karl,
> 
>        Check your fuel pressure. Roadster carbs like about 3psi. Most 
> electric pumps put about 6psi. Sure way to force fuel past the float 
> valves. 
> The other option is worn out float valves.
> 
>        keith

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