My friend's 1958 BN4 (HD6 carbs) suddenly started to run poorly with little power and we could smell fuel vapor. I suspected lack of fuel, and upon investigating found that the fuel pump (after marke
My SWAG would be stuck float needle valve. bs My friend's 1958 BN4 (HD6 carbs) suddenly started to run poorly with little power and we could smell fuel vapor. I suspected lack of fuel, and upon inves
Assuming things were running well before and the aftermarket pump isn't pushing too much pressure? Most likely caise is crap under a float needle keeping the fuel flowing and overflowing the rear car
Thanks to all who replied. I now know where to look. John _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net
Not all after market fuel pumps are appropriate for use with British cars. If they pump too much pressure (most aftermarkets do) then it will push too much fuel into the carb and override the float'
To overcome to high fuel pressure from what ever fuel pump, fit a fuel pressure regulator from e.g. Malpasi. You have a choice from several non adjustable ones with a set max. pressure, an adjustable
Sorry, read Malpassi which is probably the same as Filter King. Kees Oudesluijs NL Oudesluys schreef: _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
I have seen perennial probllems with the floats in the carbs leaking. When this happens they fill with petrol and sink causing the phenomenon described here with petroll pouing onto the floor and the
My SWAG would be stuck float needle valve. bs Could also be a leaking float that has filled with gasoline. Bill Wilkman **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://
I think it is cracked rubber on the rear carb jet; anyway, that will certainly do it. to run poorly with little lack of fuel, and upon market) clicks continuously and rear drain pipe. _______________