Sounds like you need a pressure regulator.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut@comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 6:40 PM
Subject: SU woes
> Man am I glad this list is back!
> Nothing like it anywhere on the net.
> Now for my troubles......
> 1275 stock engine, 58 Sprite, twin 1.25 HS2 SUs
> My front float leaks. Nothing uncommon but I have adjusted it, replaced
> the needle and seat, swapped out the lid 3 different lids, 3 new
> needles, same damn leak!
> It does not leak with the key on and not running but fuel pump ticking.
> It does not leak at an idle.
> It starts to drip at 3000 rpms
> It leaks good at 4500 rpms
> And it squirts over the radiator at 6000 rpms.
> Hoses are tight, leak is from the overflow vent.
> It's a new one for me and unless I have 3 craked lids, I'm lost.
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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