I have the same setup and same occurrence, on start-up after a lengthy
(week or more) down-time. Leak (a drip, really, but noticeable) stops
after the car has been running for a few minutes. I always chalked it
up to dried out gaskets that swell after being soaked in fuel.
- Bob Mann
"Daniel T. Heinze" wrote:
>
> My 68 Solex 2000 has had a perpetual problem I'm trying to solve. The
> accelerator pump gaskets on the Solexes keep leaking with the result that I
> have to crank for about 30 seconds to restart the car after it sits for a
> few hours.
>
> Had the Solexes rebuilt at CDM about 2 years ago. This solved other
> problems they had, but the accel pump gaskets started leaking within days.
> Have replaced them a couple times since then. Each time they do well for a
> couple days then slowly start to leak until within a few weeks, I'm back
> where I started. The accl pump diaphragm stays intact... the leak is around
> the gaskets.
>
> I'm running the stock fuel pump and no fuel return line. Might a fuel
> pressure regulator help? Maybe the needle valve needs to be adjusted??? Any
> suggestions are appreciated.
>
> -Dan (68 Solex 2000)
>
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