Dismantle, clean and rebuild the carbs. The float needles are probably
stuck as probably the rest of the carbs.
Take them of the car, leave them in carb cleaner for a day or two. Order
rebuild sets and of you go.
There is no other way after SU's have not been in operation for a few or
more years.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL
George Franciscovich schreef:
> looking to the list for some help--I have a BJ8 which I am trying to get back
> on the road after some time off-everything running before-and I am having a
> problem getting fuel to the carbs
>
> I replaced the fuel filter and get fuel pumping from the line to the float
> bowls--but that is where it ends-I don't seem to be getting fuel into the
> float bowls themselves. I am trying to get this going myself so the better
> half doesn't complain about my "hobby".
>
> Am I missing something simple or just terminally confused by these
> carbs--though I am determined to master them one of these days
>
> BTW--the engine fires if I spray with starter fluid so I know I have spark
>
> any advice/help would be appreciated- I want to get back on the road-haven't
> had the car out much since we moved from California to Connecticut--I surely
> miss having the Nock's nearby
>
> George
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