[Healeys] Carburettor trouble

[Paul Leeks]

Chaps



Yes, I soaked the cork seals in engine oil for 24 hours and double checked
that the chamfered brass washers (above and below) were sited the right way
round.



Can I just check that, even though the fuel seems to be leaking from the main
part of the carb, most folks thinks it is almost certainly due to a leak back
in the float chamber (needle valve or float)?



Thanks again

Paul





-----Original Message-----

From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com]

Sent: 27 January 2010 00:50

To: Rich C; glemon at neb.rr.com; Paul Leeks; Oudesluys; healeys at autox.team.net

Subject: Re: [Healeys] Carburettor trouble



Rich -



The cork seals for the H series carbs are supposed to be soaked in motor oil
for 24 hours prior to assembly to prevent them from losing their seal after a
few miles of use.  If you use water they can start leaking after a couple
months.



Cheers,



Alan






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