[Healeys] Running poorly/Carb Floats

[Bob Brown]

I've chasing the same problem, my BT7 runs okay but is hard to start after a
short warm up. I was sure it was electrical, but have not been able to solve
the 
problem. 


After reading Rich's response I removed the floats today and
sure enough the 
center carb float has gas sloshing around inside. I ordered a
new float today, 
along with a spare. 

I expect to be running again soon with
no problems. 

Thanks to Rich and Kenny for solving this problem.

Bob
________________________________

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


> 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?