Remove the overflow pipe(s) from the carb to canister to check for overflow.
If they are, disconnect the fuel pump and run the engine till it empties the
carbs, then reconnect the pump. The resultant flow should flush out
anything in the float valves. If it doesn't then replace the valves. If it
does, but they start leaking again soon, then you still have dirt in the
system.
If you unscrew the damper cap, lift it up, and can feel the pressure of the
oil when you push it back down again you have enough oil. Some topping-up
instructions are incorrect in that they show the oil level above the top of
the damper tube. Any oil above this level will be rapidly drawn into the
engine. In my experience you should be able to go for many thousands of
miles without having to top up.
----- Original Message -----
From: <RobMGB@aol.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:33 AM
Subject: Carb Problems
> Went out tonight and started car. Ran fine in quick spin around the
block.
> After pulling back in garage the idle was low. Didn't want to restart.
> Noticed gas filter was low. Turned on key and it tried to fill but seemed
to
> drain as fast as it filled. Didn't want to start and acted like it was
> flooded. Does this sound like needle valve problem?
> I took carbs off tonight and they are sitting on work bench waiting for my
> next chance to work on them.
> Also I seem to need to top off carbs with 20w50 every 2 weeks to once a
> month. This seems like a lot. Where does the oil go?
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