Kit,
If the carbs are pumping gas it is most likely stuck floats. Just remove
the float cover and check for freedom of movement and also check the
jet/valve under the float to ensure it is not stuck. Most likely the gas
went bad in the float chamber and stuck the valve open.
Pete
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
kit@henrymotorsports.com
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 8:20 AM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Getting it back on the road
Hello Group:
I have been lurking for the last year as I tended to my son;s budding
racing career.
www.caphenryracing.com Now that we are racing locally again I have time to
get
back to the toy box and get some cars back on the road. First off is the
"Ivory Red" my 65 BJ8.
She has been sitting for over a year and surprising enough fired right up
almost immediately. Here is the issue, and I can't remember (To late though
I
should have left those darn chemicals alone in the 70's) what it is i need
to
do with the carbs.
We are pumping fuel like crazy out of the carbs. Also the trans on this
thing
is self changing, has anyone ever tried a thicker gearbox oil in the trans,
or
maybe even a stop leak as a temporary fix. I hope to have the car painted
this
summer or fall, and will tackle the issues when we pull the motor and trans
out for cleaning of the engine compartment
Kit Henry
65 BJ8
70 Innocneti Mini
54 TF
67 Cortina
79 Dodge Warlock
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