[Healeys] Carb gas leak

[Oudesluys]

This is quite correct but fit 2 filters. In general use a (large) fuel 
filter between tank(s) pump(s) and one between pump(s) and the carbs. 
Also consider fitting a fuel pressure regulator between the last fuel 
filter and carbs.
Another step is fitting an electrically operated fuel valve (e.g. as is 
used in most old types of LPG /dual fuel installations)  in the fuel 
line. This prevents fuel drainage from the tank into the engine when the 
car is parked nose down. I do not know if your Healey's suffer from 
this, but mine does.
Connect the valve to a circuit that is switched on by the ignition 
switch and also fit an extra manual switch on a hidden place as an extra 
anti-theft devise.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Alan Seigrist schreef:
> By the way - my experience is usually bad fuel pumps are caused by
> crud / rust in the tank which then overloads the pump over time and
> burns it out.  When you replace the pump, then float jets get stuck
> open because the new strong pump is pumping crud into your float
> chambers, causing sticky jets causing fuel overflow.
>
> You should drain and thoroughly wash out your gas tank.  Put an inline
> fuel filter as well.
>
> Alan
>