Chas, are you possibly using a non-standard fuel pump that puts out too
much pressure?
Ulix
On Fri, 12 Dec 1997, Chas Douglass wrote:
> First project on the Sprite is brakes -- they're still under way...
>
> Second project is carbs. PO pointed out strong tendency to flood when
> starting. I stripped carbs, rebuilt with standard rebuild kit, and put
> back together. The jet in the float of the rear carb MAY have been
> stuck, but I'm not sure...
>
> At any rate, got it all back together and: the rear carb floods. In
> fact, gas drips from the jet (new).
>
> Any ideas? I've double/triple checked the float and it seems to be
> fine. Could the carb jet bearing (not replaced) possibly be the
> culprit? I can't think of much else to adjust/replace!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Chas Douglass -- Seattle WA
>
Ulix __/__,__
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'67 Sprite
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