Philip,
Speaking only for myself, if my carbs did all that,
I'd probably tear them down and
rebuild them (after a good long soak in clean Chemtool)
with all fresh parts and gaskets. Not that expensive, and
can be done in a couple of evenings. (Allowing for adequate
soak time and toothbrush work.)
Best,
JZ
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Philip Hubbard [SMTP:phubbard@carroll.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 11:47 AM
> To: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
> Cc: mgs@Autox.Team.Net
> Subject: Re: 1974 Midget - Carbs Continued
>
> >I think your float bowl problem is that the needle valve
> >(in the float bowl cover) is sticking. Disconnect the hose
> >from the fuel inlet, remove the cover, and put an extra piece of
> >hose on the inlet so you can blow into it. Hold the cover
> >right-side up (like it was still on the float bowl) and move
> >the float up and down while blowing into the inlet. As you
> >raise the float, the needle valve should close and stop the
> >air flow. If it doesn't, poke at it, prod it, spray it with carb
> >cleaner, tap lightly on the side with a screwdriver handle,
> >etc., to try to dislodge any bits of dirt in the needle
> >valve. If this still doesn't work, take the needle valve
> >out, inspect the tip and the seat, and replace it if
> >necessary.
>
> Ok, this sounded good enough that at 1am last night I had to go down
> and
> try it. Front carb - everything seemed to work as it should. Rear
> carb
> (nearest driver) sealed up nicely, but does have a tendancy to stick
> =closed= (i.e., no air flow). Would this cause my float bowl
> overflow?
> Seems the other way round - it would overflow if it stuck open.
>
> Thanks,
> Philip
> 1974 Damask Midget - Arioch, Lord of Chaos
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