On Mon, 30 Nov 1998, George R. Parker wrote:
I'd like to drive with the tonneau
> on. However, over 50mph or so, the wind buffets the cover enough that the
> *leading* edge lifts off of the posts.
I'm afraid the answer is very laborious and expensive, stretch an
elastic band between the two posts to retain the tonneau. Alternatively
use an old jackson wheeze (!) and tilt the passenger seat forward to
tension the material.
Johnny '70 Viterald 15/70 estate
I've often thought of changing it
> to the "lift-the-dot" type fastener, but don't know how difficult it would
> be to change the tonneau itself (changing the posts on the dash would
> probably not be that big a deal). I've also thought of trying some clip on
> the posts to hold the tonneau in place. Any thoughts as to what might
> work? I'm thinking just a tiny binder clip to hold it on while I drive.
>
> On another note - My SUs are still leaking fuel. This time through the
> vent pipe. Is it possible that the fuel pump is "overpowering" the float,
> essentially "sinking" it, thus allowing the fuel to flow? The SUs (HS-4s)
> have Grose-Jets installed. Last night I applied sealer to the gaskets and
> threads of the Grose-Jets. What do I do if the pump (replacement
> mechanical) is, in fact, pumping at too high of a pressure?? Are there
> aftermarket electric pumps that shut off when a certain amount of
> backpressure is sensed? I know the old SU pump on my Dad's XK-120 works
> that way, but all of the electric pumps I've seen are continuous running,
> thus requiring a fuel return of some sort (a provision *not* on my SUs).
> I'm starting to regret ever getting rid of that Weber...
>
> Thanks for any insight you may provide,
>
> George P.
>
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