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Re: Carb leak

To: conbreda <conbreda@eircom.net>
Subject: Re: Carb leak
From: Blue One Hundred <healey.nut@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 11:27:29 +0800
Connor -

Every SU carbed car has this problem from time to time, especially if you
don't drive it all the time.  Tap the top of the float bowl with a plastic
end of a screwdriver or plastic mallot, and that should fix your problem.
It's a stuck float jet needle.

Best Regards,

Alan

'53 BN1 '64 BJ8


On 1/21/06, conbreda <conbreda@eircom.net> wrote:
>
> Hi Guys,
> Thanks to everyone who replied to my previous query regarding polybushes.
> I have a new problem now.
> I tried to start the car the other night in the garage, i didn't actually
> turn the engine over as i found it odd the that the fuel pump did not stop
> pumping. After further inspection i found fuel was coming out of the front
> carb over flow pipe, after that i left it as there was too much fuel on
> the
> floor etc.
> The fuel tank is half full, carbs are SU-HD6.
> I am thinking is the float stuck, Could there be dirt in there.?
> Would appreciate advice
> Thanks
> Connor




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