Naturally, I always try these "we tight" suggestions first!
There sure are a lot of Spridget problems that can be addresed with
the -whack it with a hammer- approach. And I thought that the hammer
supplied with the earlier models was just for the knockoffs.
I'll let you know what happens.
Regards,
Charles
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@exit109.com>
>To: Charles D. Sorkin <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
>Cc: Spridgets list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
>Date: Monday, October 11, 1999 9:54 PM
>Subject: Re: Fuel pump sure works well...
>
>
>>"Charles D. Sorkin" wrote:
>>>
>>> Dear List:
>>>
>>> I took the Midget out for a few moments this evening, and came across an
>>> irritating problem. The fuel pump, which normally clicks 4-5 times
prior
>to
>>> starting up, wouldn't stop. Fuel was getting into the carbs, since I
was
>>> abe to start the motor and drive around the block, but the smell of
>gasoline
>>> was prominent in the engine bay and cockpit.
>>
>>Sounds like the floats need a shot with a hammer.
>>If this does not fit a stuck float then it's time for new float jets or
>>at least take them apart and give them a shot of carb cleaner.
>>First give them a tap with a SMALL hammer, if they do not stop leaking,
>>undo the 3 screws on top, with pliers pull out the pin holding the float
>>to the housing, unscrew the needle and seat, clean real good with carb
>>cleaner and see if it helps. New seats are prety cheap, I know some
>>places only sell whole rebuild kits but others have just the float
>>seats.
>>
>>
>>--
>> Frank
>>"Drive it Like You Stole it"
>> http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/
>
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