Fuel everywhere under the car.
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Fuel everywhere under the car.
Started the series 2 this morning to warm it up for a drive and could smell fuel, had a look underneath and there was plenty of fuel under the motor. Looking at the carburettors I noticed the one closest to the fronts fuel bowl was very wet on top, I assume this is where it's coming from.
My question is:
Should I buy a rebuild kit and rebuild both.
Can I check the fuel bowl in situ and what to look for.
Thanks for any advice......
My question is:
Should I buy a rebuild kit and rebuild both.
Can I check the fuel bowl in situ and what to look for.
Thanks for any advice......
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Jim.
HS carbs, good.
Get a hammer, NOT a BFH, just a little one, and "tap" the top the carb, where those 2 hoses are. Thats where the needle and seat are located, and "maybe" its just got a "grain of shiit in its eye" as we say.
You can get kits from Midel, and the kits are per carby, and I would do both if you are going to venture that far.
Removing those 3 screws will allow the top to come off, and anew needle and seat can be fitted if thats all it needs, and that is all they usually need, every 20 years or so.
HS carbs, good.
Get a hammer, NOT a BFH, just a little one, and "tap" the top the carb, where those 2 hoses are. Thats where the needle and seat are located, and "maybe" its just got a "grain of shiit in its eye" as we say.
You can get kits from Midel, and the kits are per carby, and I would do both if you are going to venture that far.
Removing those 3 screws will allow the top to come off, and anew needle and seat can be fitted if thats all it needs, and that is all they usually need, every 20 years or so.
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Thanks Grant, my intention is to rebuild them so I will have peace of mind that there all good. But in the meantime
I'll take your advice (as always) and tap a little.
So I can remove the top with hoses attached and inspect......that's what I wasn't sure about.
BFH..HaHa..
I'll take your advice (as always) and tap a little.
So I can remove the top with hoses attached and inspect......that's what I wasn't sure about.
BFH..HaHa..
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Started it this morning and the fuel is pouring from the fuel line into the bowl. A few taps didn't help so am assuming the problem is the line.
Would a problem in the bowl cause this or should I just cut and refit the line first. The fuel line has a rubber sleeve on the end is this to
help it seal.
Would a problem in the bowl cause this or should I just cut and refit the line first. The fuel line has a rubber sleeve on the end is this to
help it seal.
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Well after numerous telephone calls to Grant Francis (who has always been there) I have been fixing carbie issues which kept popping up and mainly caused by the age of the units...worn and sticking etc.....
I bit the bullet and sent them away to SU Midal for a refurb and total rebuild........when reinstalled...
Wow, she’s just humming............
I bit the bullet and sent them away to SU Midal for a refurb and total rebuild........when reinstalled...
Wow, she’s just humming............
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