<VV> Leaking carbs update
Stephen Upham
contactsmu at sbcglobal.net
Thu Jul 17 17:22:09 EDT 2008
I was told by a club member with extensive knowledge of carbs to
check the electric pump fuel output. He stated that the pump should
ideally be putting out about a pint every 45 seconds. When I checked
mine, it was putting out over a pint every 20 seconds. Perhaps that
is the reason for the venturi leaking fuel into the carbs. I thought
that electric pumps were supposed to get weaker when they failed, not
stronger.
I'm in the process of replacing the fuel pump with a quieter version
(65 decibels) rated from 1.5 - 5 lbs. and will be adding an
adjustable fuel pressure regulator to boot. The main thing that I'm
missing is the oil pressure shut off switch which I really need to
add (don't know the best method, though).
I've also got the minor carb repair kit and 50 and 51 jets on the
way from a major East coast vendor and I may do an exploratory on the
carbs since I have them off anyway.
Will keep ya'll updated as usual.
Stephen U
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