> From: Jack R. Clark [mailto:drjclark@mindspring.com]
> Sent: Saturday, October 03, 1998 7:03 PM
>
> If, and you probably will have to remove the carbs,
> I would suggest rebuilding them if you have not done so.
> My car runs much better, and I had a leak around both
> starter boxs. Fortunately the carb kit (Vicky Brit)
> included the gasket. I believe the o-rings are there also,
> but I did not replace mine since they were not leaking.
I vouch for the rebuild as well. When I did mine (forced upon me by a
spurious leak in the rear carb as well), I went a step further and replaced
the original float chambers with a couple from a set of Strombergs off an
MGB (I think that's where they came from). In any event, these float
chambers do not have the plug -- they are solid. This means I will never
have a leak due to a faulty O-ring on the plug. (Misadjsuted float level
leaks are still possible of course).
The chambers cost me $20 Canadian for the pair (they were used). Went on
with no modifications. Worthwhile considering IMO.
--- Peter Zaborski CF58310UO Calgary,Canada ---
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