[Healeys] Running poorly/Carb Floats

[Rich C]

Kenny,

A leaking float is absolutely your problem. It sinks lower in the float 
chamber allowing more fuel to enter and is flooding your engine. make sure 
it's only the one that's leaking and repair or replace it.
The original choke cable for your car had a pull out and turn clockwise to 
lock feature. Many of the replacement ones do not have this feature.

Rich

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From: "Kenny J" <theswed at hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 5:09 PM
To: "Healeys Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Running poorly/Carb Floats

> My Healey has been running poorly lately.  It starts up and runs great 
> when
> cold. However, after warming up, it is hard to start and stalls 
> occasionally
> after I  stop for a red light/sign. I also noticed fuel occasionally 
> dripping
> from the overflow tube.
>
> I removed the carburetors and began to inspect them.  I removed the float 
> lid
> and floats.  I noticed the rear float had a small amount of fuel sloshing
> around in it.  Could this be cause of my problems?  If so, should I 
> replace
> both floats or just the one?  Any other suggestions or things to look for?
>
> Also....not sure if this makes sense.... should I have to hold my choke on
> (hold the knob out) or should it stay engaged until the knob is pushed 
> inward.
> Thanks.
>
> Kenny
>
> 61 BT-7
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