[Fot] SU HS6 problems during hard braking

[Jason Sukey]

Phil, I'm running 2 psi.  My fuel pressure gauge stays consistent during
the entire run.

Thanks,
Jason

On Sat, Jul 13, 2019, 9:15 PM Phil Gott <vfracing at aol.com> wrote:

> Jason;
> What sort of Fuel pressure are you running? Should be 1 1/2 to 3 psi,
> although a Spitfire driver and I run 6 with no apparent ill effect. More
> than that could be causing you some of this problem.
> Phil Gott
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jul 13, 2019, at 8:57 PM, Jason Sukey via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hello FOT,
> >      Running my GT6 at the PVGP historics this weekend.  I've sorted the
> braking system and installed new tires since the last time out.  Now that
> I'm actually able to brake hard, I'm suffering from what seems to be fuel
> flooding, possible sloshing in the float bowls and dumping out the jet into
> the intake...
> >
> > During and immediately after a hard braking zone, the engine goes
> completely "off" and I can smell raw fuel.  After a few seconds it clears
> out and runs strong in all other conditions, no indication of over rich or
> starving for fuel. Starts normally, no issues idling.
> >
> > Original fuel level in the floats was about 1/8" below the top of the
> jet.  By reducing the fuel level in the bowls from there, the problem has
> somewhat improved, but it's still significant.  Every session I adjust them
> a little further, but I'm not sure this is the right fix...maybe a band aid.
> >
> > Has anyone experienced this with the HS carbs?
> >
> > Jason Sukey
> >
> >
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