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1. gasoline coming out of overflow pipes on SU carbs (score: 1)
Author: Greg_Hutmacher@i2.com
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 12:11:35 -0600
I have a frustrating problem with a 68 MGB/GT that I am trying to resurrect from years of storage. When I finally get it started (the engine itself is strong), aside from the fact that it runs EXTREM
/html/mgs/2002-01/msg00550.html (8,880 bytes)

2. Re: gasoline coming out of overflow pipes on SU carbs (score: 1)
Author: Greg_Hutmacher@i2.com
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 12:25:19 -0600
I should have added in my original email that I have replaced the gas tank with a new one and preplaced the fuel pump and have flushed the fuel lines with fresh gasoline. But you bring up an excelle
/html/mgs/2002-01/msg00551.html (9,176 bytes)

3. Re: gasoline coming out of overflow pipes on SU carbs (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 10:40:47 -0800
No, it is not supposed to drip gas. But hold off on the Weber for a Assuming the floats and valves are functioning (which I wouldn't be too quick to do), then you have to look at the fuel pump, which
/html/mgs/2002-01/msg00552.html (9,701 bytes)

4. Re: gasoline coming out of overflow pipes on SU carbs (score: 1)
Author: "Bill Meyer" <wcameyer@email.msn.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 11:50:57 -0700
Get rid of the Grose jets. They stick worse than needles. Had to remove them from my rebuilt SU's and then everything has been OK for 1.5 years. Bill /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or t
/html/mgs/2002-01/msg00553.html (8,007 bytes)

5. Re: gasoline coming out of overflow pipes on SU carbs (score: 1)
Author: Greg_Hutmacher@i2.com
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 13:20:30 -0600
It has an original replacement (but brand new) Lucas points style fuel pump. But no pressure regulator. Thanks, Greg Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com> 01/15/02 12:40 PM No, it is not supposed to drip gas.
/html/mgs/2002-01/msg00556.html (9,921 bytes)

6. Re: gasoline coming out of overflow pipes on SU carbs (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Winney" <mgb@cableone.net>
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 13:57:21 -0700
Make sure your plug wires are connected in proper order--two and three reversed will make engine run rough and will cause fuel to be blown back through carb. Don't ask how I know! Mike 68 BGT /// ///
/html/mgs/2002-01/msg00559.html (7,902 bytes)

7. gasoline coming out of overflow pipes on SU carbs (score: 1)
Author: Greg_Hutmacher@i2.com
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 22:22:32 -0600
Here's a further question that some of the replies prompted.... The only time that the gas flows/drips from the overflow pipes is when the engine is running. If I simply turn on the ignition (but not
/html/mgs/2002-01/msg00564.html (8,265 bytes)

8. RE: gasoline coming out of overflow pipes on SU carbs (score: 1)
Author: Duinhoven_Hans@emc.com
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2002 03:18:58 -0500
Appearently the needles do not stop the incoming fuel. This can come from: needles are not well suited or bent jet is damaged or dirty dirt in the float chamber and by this obstructing correct workin
/html/mgs/2002-01/msg00568.html (9,022 bytes)

9. Re: gasoline coming out of overflow pipes on SU carbs (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2002 20:58:51 -0600
Identical problem on the Cooper S, caused by too high fuel pressure and vibration of running engine, which makes it harder for the needle and seat to hold back the fuel. In-line fuel-pressure regulat
/html/mgs/2002-01/msg00606.html (9,184 bytes)

10. RE: gasoline coming out of overflow pipes on SU carbs (score: 1)
Author: "Nick Coleman" <coleman@ameritege.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2002 20:46:06 -0800
This is from a Datsun site (http://home.istar.ca/~datsun/att06.htm#CONT) -- they used twin SUs: Condition Probable cause Corrective action Overflow Leakage from float, or float bent or damaged. Repla
/html/mgs/2002-01/msg00612.html (8,434 bytes)


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