It is standard on the HIFs on a V8, at least, but not as far as 'the first
has to overflow before the second fills up' because they both have
overflows.
PauH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
To: Geoffrey Gallaway <geoffeg@sloth.org>; MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2000 5:39 PM
Subject: Re: Engine wont keep running
> Geoffrey Gallaway had this to say:
>
> >* Each carb has its own fuel bowl with one daisy chained to the other.
> >This means that the first bowl has to fill up before the gas flows over
> >into the second bowl. Could this be affecting something?
>
> This is not an accurate description of the SU setup in a '66 B, at least
> (I don't know what year yours is). The fuel line has a branch to the rear
> carb, and then continues to the front carb. So they can fill
> simultaneously. If yours really is set up as you describe, I can see how
> that could cause problems.
>
> --
>
> Max Heim
> '66 MGB GHN3L76149
> If you're near Mountain View, CA,
> it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
>
>
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