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Re: [TR] SU Fuel Problem

To: David Greed <david.greed@wave.co.nz>
Subject: Re: [TR] SU Fuel Problem
From: terryrs@comcast.net
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:29:54 +0000 (UTC)
>>B I popped the bonnet and could see
>>fuel dripping from the overflow tube and it continued to do so for a short
>>time after the engine was shut down. B Anyone have any ideas as to what is
>>causing the problem and how it can be solved? B I am stumped.

>Also need to check if there is any dirt in the needle valve itself. Very
>easy to check

Ditto that.B  I had to dismantle SU's once to find that a piece of rubber hose
had messed up the valve.B  Blew on the valve and a little piece of crud
excreted out.B 



Terry Smith '59 TR3A

New Hampshire
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