[Healeys] Problem with triple carbs, running!

[David Nock]

Float level on that carb must be set just a little high, or there is  
a little grit in the needle




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Jun 29, 2012, at 9:23 AM, Randy Dickson wrote:

> Fellow Healeyoids,
> Now, I have had this car running last fall several times and it ran  
> fine.
> Currently, I'm having a problem with my triple carbs on the  
> Healey.  I have
> a 63 BJ7 fitted with three 1 3/4, HS6 carbs on bored out triple  
> manifolds.
> I also have a Facet fuel pump, an inline filter and regulator.  The  
> carbs
> are rebuilt.  They have the correct needles for the setup.  They  
> have new
> gross jets in the float bowls.  I have removed the dashpots and  
> there is
> little gas coming up from the jet orifice on the first carb (front  
> most) and
> none on the other two.  Is my fuel pressure too low?  What should  
> it be set
> at on the regulator 3 pounds?  Is the hang up on the first float bowl?
> Could there be a vapor lock in the fuel line?  Thanks!
>
> Randy
> 60 BT-7
> 63 BJ7
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