Ron-
Lean out your carbs and see if you still have the problem.
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
On 6/12/06, Ron Fine <RonFineEsq@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Hello list. I've notice that whenever I shut down my newly rebuilt engine I
> get a little puddle of fuel on the ground from the intake manifold drains. I
> was wondering if this is considered normal. It seems like the fuel is being
> pulled through the carbs after the engine is shut down and pooling in the
> manifold where it eventually drains through the two drain pipes. My carbs
> were rebuild by Joe Curto and I have adjusted them carefully before and after
> installation. The newly rebuilt engine runs great. Timing and all aspects of
> the ignition system are correctly set. The carbs seem to run rich. I can
> start without using the choke, but when I do the lifting the piston check, I
> get the correct response of a slight rise in rpm and then drop off of rpm. I
> tried lowering the float level which may have helped a little but I am still
> getting some fuel draining from each drain tube after shutting down. Any
> thoughts or suggestions?
> Ron Fine
> BN7
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