[Fot] webbers 40 dcoe

[BillDentin at aol.com]

In a message dated 03/15/2008 5:33:20 PM Central Standard Time, 
Gt6steve at aol.com writes:


> Allen is it from all the carbs or just one?  If you are running  brass 
> floats 
> check them for holes.  The modern additives eat the solder and  sink the 
> floats.  Immerse them in hot water and watch for bubbles to check  for 
> leaks.
> 
> If all the carbs, then definitely replace the regulator...
> 

Steve...I think you know that we have had more than our fair share of float 
problems these past few years.  In fact, Bob Wismer had more float issues down 
in Sebring this past week end.  We agree with the suggested modern fuel 
additive issues you mentioned, but also we're convinced 'long tows' with empty fuel 
bowls are a contributing factor.  For what it is worth, we believe fuel 
evaporates quickly from the fuel bowel and the floats bounce/rub on the post during 
long tows.  Bob has taken to ensuring the fuel bowls are full before he starts 
any long tow.  He hit some 'nasty winter' weather in route from our shop in 
Wisconsin to Florida.  He got stuck over twenty-four hours in Indianapolis 
during a snow storm.  Maybe he didn't load the bowls before starting out again, 
but he had another failure at Sebring.

Two more comments.  

ONE, I bought my last replacement floats directly from Joe Curo (sp?), the SU 
specialist out east.  Might be too early to leap to a conclusion, but I've 
had no failures with his since.  The ones I purchased from Moss, Roadster 
Factory, Victoria British, etc., all appear to come from the same source.  The ones 
from Joe are distinctive (packaging, special markings, etc.).

TWO, across the pond, Bill Woodhouse was the founder of English Specials 
Tornado Cars, and built the Talisman, Typhoon, and Thunder Bolt we race.  He 
recently sent me an article that suggests there is an issue with modern solder (no 
lead), and a reaction when using it to repair floats with old solder 
containing lead.  It seems there is a reaction, and failure.  Not sure how that fits in 
the mix, but it might explain why we've not had good luck with the ones we've 
repaired ourselves.

Bill Dentinger

PS...Did you know?  Bob Wismer told me that the hotel rooms with a view in 
Indianapolis are cheaper?
   


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