<VV> Carb update

[Stephen Upham]

I got the carbs examined, cleaned, adjusted, put back together and  
installed last night (worked until 3 a.m.).  I replaced the 52 jets  
with 50's, replaced the venturi gaskets, both needles, needle seat,  
and horn gaskets.  I adjusted the float levels using the 1/8" drill  
bit method recommended by a well respected club member and used a  
tape measurer to check the drop at 1 3/4".  I also hooked up the new  
fuel pump.  When I turned the key to see if the fuel pump was working  
(not starting the car), it took a few seconds to draw gas and then  
ran very well.  When I went to look at the carbs, there was gas  
pouring into the drivers side which I could see clearly as I had not  
hooked up the choke.  There was gas on the shroud on that side and  
the passenger side, too.  I quickly ran to the cabin and shut it  
off.  I've gone over in my mind the things that I did internally and  
I'm just sure that everything was installed in the correct locations  
and adjusted per instructions.  I haven't torqued down the four (two  
per side) carb hold down bolts, but I don't  see how this could  
create the problem I experienced.  The only thing that I can think of  
is there was something in the reattachment of the carbs that I did  
incorrectly.  I need your advise and a review of the manual.

Stephen Upham