Karl,
Check your fuel pressure. Roadster carbs like about 3psi. Most
electric pumps put about 6psi. Sure way to force fuel past the float valves.
The other option is worn out float valves.
keith
> I know this was just discussed but I was not paying attention. On start
> up, my carbs eject an enormous amount of fuel from the overflow hoses.
> Once it starts, the gas overflow stops. I did notice it overflow again
> as it died when cold yesterday.
>
> I run and electric fuel pump. Am I right to suspect the floats in the
> carbs?
>
> Karl Shepard
> 1966 Datsun 1600 - race car
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