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Re: Flooded Carb

To: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: Flooded Carb
From: Chas Douglass <chasd@halcyon.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 1997 15:59:53 -0800
Cc: spridgets <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
References: <Pine.OSF.3.96.971213105836.18204A-100000@saul7.u.washington.edu>
Reply-to: Chas Douglass <chasd@halcyon.com>
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I really doubt it, but anything is possible.  It LOOKS like a standard
mechanical pump.  Any suggestions on what to look for?

Chas Douglass -- Seattle WA

Ulix Goettsch wrote:
> 
> Chas, are you possibly using a non-standard fuel pump that puts out too
> much pressure?
> Ulix
> 
> On Fri, 12 Dec 1997, Chas Douglass wrote:
> 
> > First project on the Sprite is brakes -- they're still under way...
> >
> > Second project is carbs.  PO pointed out strong tendency to flood when
> > starting.  I stripped carbs, rebuilt with standard rebuild kit, and put
> > back together.  The jet in the float of the rear carb MAY have been
> > stuck, but I'm not sure...
> >
> > At any rate, got it all back together and: the rear carb floods.  In
> > fact, gas drips from the jet (new).
> >
> > Any ideas?  I've double/triple checked the float and it seems to be
> > fine.  Could the carb jet bearing (not replaced) possibly be the
> > culprit?  I can't think of much else to adjust/replace!
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Chas Douglass -- Seattle WA
> >
> 
>     Ulix                                                    __/__,__
> .......................................................... (_o____o_)....
>                                                            '67 Sprite

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