Jason;
What sort of Fuel pressure are you running? Should be 1 1/2 to 3 psi, although
a Spitfire driver and I run 6 with no apparent ill effect. More than that could
be causing you some of this problem.
Phil Gott
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> On Jul 13, 2019, at 8:57 PM, Jason Sukey via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> Hello FOT,
> Running my GT6 at the PVGP historics this weekend. I've sorted the
> braking system and installed new tires since the last time out. Now that I'm
> actually able to brake hard, I'm suffering from what seems to be fuel
> flooding, possible sloshing in the float bowls and dumping out the jet into
> the intake...
>
> During and immediately after a hard braking zone, the engine goes completely
> "off" and I can smell raw fuel. After a few seconds it clears out and runs
> strong in all other conditions, no indication of over rich or starving for
> fuel. Starts normally, no issues idling.
>
> Original fuel level in the floats was about 1/8" below the top of the jet.
> By reducing the fuel level in the bowls from there, the problem has somewhat
> improved, but it's still significant. Every session I adjust them a little
> further, but I'm not sure this is the right fix...maybe a band aid.
>
> Has anyone experienced this with the HS carbs?
>
> Jason Sukey
>
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