On a B with SUs the carb chambers are mirrored -- one in front, and one
behind. So while you sometimes get rough running due to poor mixture balance
on steep hills, either up or down, downhill isn't any worse than uphill.
on 4/9/02 10:10 PM, Bullwinkle at yd3@nvc.net wrote:
> Dave:
>
> Are you using the engine for braking? If so, then perhaps the engine is
> loading up with fuel and floods out? (Too rich a setting?)
>
> Another is a loose wire which moves forward and grounds out when going
> down hill and braking.
>
> Are the carb chambers towards the front or rear on a B. If they are
> towards the rear, when going down hill the chambers are higher relative
> to the carb's jet. The engine then runs richer or could even flood.
> Have you checked the float levels lately?
>
> Blake
>
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