[Healeys] Fuel problem--BJ8

[John Sims]

If your float bowls are both full then I would think that the problem is
between them and the venturi on the carbs.

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ
 
http://www.healey6.com


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Tom Felts
Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2012 3:14 PM
To: Michael Salter
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel problem--BJ8

absolutely----I did notice that the float bowls were evenly filled with fuel
and not sitting too high.  It is really not a misfire---it is the sputter
you get when you are not getting fuel---kinda like running out out
fuel--only you know you arn't.  It only happens occasionally--the rest of
the time it runs so smoothly it scares me:)

tom
---- Michael Salter <michaelsalter at gmail.com> wrote:

=============
Hi Tom,
I would suggest that before you go nuts trying to find a fuel system fault
do a little diagnosis.
When the misfire occurs shut off the ignition, coast to a stop and take off
the float chamber lids to be sure that the fuel level in the carbs is low.
The symptom you are describing could be caused by many things as you
probably know and your time will be better spent eliminating the things it
isn't before trying to fix the things it isn't if you catch my drift!!

--
Michael Salter

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On Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 10:59 AM, Tom Felts <tomfelts at windstream.net> wrote:

> Recently have developed what I feel is a fuel starvation problem on
> the Bj8.  Happens very seldom.
>
> History:
> there is no filter inside the tank---removed years ago I have replaced
> the in-line fuel filter that I installed after removing the sock
> filter inside the tank.
> the pump points were pretty worn, and I have filed the inside ones
> down and added a new "outside: "flexible" one with fresh points on that
side.
> I have a back-up pump in the line
> System has worked flawlessly for 12 years.
> Starvation appears when outside temp is high and car temp is high.
> when I say starvation, I mean it starts to skip and miss---does it for
> maybe 10 sec and clears up and car runs very smoothly.
> all lines are in good condition and there are no leaks from the fuel
> bowl or lines.
> fuel cap appears to be non-vented but I have used this cap for years
> with no problems at all.
>
> I'm open to any advice and/or suggestions.
>
> thanks
> tom
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