[Healeys] Engine running smoothly, now to install the interior

[Michael Salter]

Hi Robert,
The leak is more likely to be a ruptured jet diaphragm.
They tend to crack after a long period on not being used.
Unfortunately you will probably have to remove the carbs to replace it ...
do both.


M


On Tue, Jan 22, 2019, 10:07 AM Robert Begani <rfbegani at gmail.com wrote:

> Listeners:
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> After one year the rebuilt engine is running smoothly. With the help of my
> two great friends, After getting the timing correct and the ignition leads
> sorted out, the engine started and then stopped which was obviously out of
> fuel. The rear carb float bowel was dry because the ball valve was stuck.
> After cleaning out the valve and the channel in the inlet, and reassembling
> the carb, the engine started quickly and ran smoothly.  However, the front
> carb is leaking from the lower housing, so I have to take it apart and
> install new gaskets as they must have dried up in the one year they were in
> storage.  A few more other items to install in the engine compartment, new
> gaskets in a few places etc. I hope to drive it soon.
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> Now I am ready to install the interior with new heat insulation.  What is
> the recommended caulking compound to use when installing the tunnel?  Is it
> recommended to install heat insulation on the transmission side of the
> tunnel.  If so, what to use, for example heavy duty 3M spray or?
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> Regards,
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> Bob Begani
>
> BJ8 67
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