Ian,
Sounds like the float level is incorrect, or the needle jets are sticking
open or are not seated properly. These faults can cause the symptoms you
describe.
Hope this helps,
Jim Davis
Fortson, GA
CF38690UO
CF37325U
canada wrote:
> Hello Listers--
>
> I've had the front end of my 76 TR6 up on jackstands for about 3 weeks
> while rebuilding the front end--which seems to have gone well. When I
> put it on the ground today and started the engine, gas began leaking at a
> pretty good rate from somewhere near the cold start valve assembly on the
> aft ZS carb. Does this sound like the obvious--carbs that need
> regasketing--or is this customary for a TR that's had its nose in the air
> for a few weeks? Before I put it on jackstands, it was running very
> rough under load (accelerating even on level ground) although it was
> idling smoothly. Now, it's idling rough and leaking. Opinions would be
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ian CF57345U
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