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Re: Stag Carb Problem

To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Stag Carb Problem
From: jarrow@saskmaple.net (Jeff Arrowsmith)
Date: Sat, 13 Jul 1996 22:48:29 -0700
>I have a 1971 Stag with twin Stromberg CD-175 carbs.  When I turn off the
>engine (once it has
>been run for a while and is warm) it appears that fuel runs out of the
>carbs into the intake
>manifold.  The fuel pressure is roughly 2.5 PSI and the carbs don't appear
>to leak just under the
>influence of the electric fuel pump (I checked for leaks with the carbs
>pulled up off of the
>manifold).  I recently rebuilt the carbs and even went back in to lower
>the float levels slightly
>below specs.  I am thinking that the heat of the engine is boiling the
>fuel out of the bowls, but
>would appreciate any other suggestions or ideas.
>
>Thank You
>
>Dan Pruzan

Before you touch anything on the carb....I would double check the
anti-runon valve/wiring/carb attaches......to make sure its working as
should.


Jeff.A



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