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Re: [Tigers] Carburetor input

To: Gary <garywinblad@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Carburetor input
From: H B Elam via Tigers <tigers@autox.team.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:54:47 -0400
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Have used both Holly and parts store standard. My problem had been fuel boil 
over after returning to garage. It seemed that the boil over defeated the float 
valve and emptied that float chambers. I solved the problem with heat spacers 
from a guy out of Pittsburgh. 

Regards,
Harry 

> On Apr 21, 2021, at 5:48 PM, Gary <garywinblad@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Harry,
> What kind of check valves?
> Photos?
> Thanks,
> Gary
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Apr 21, 2021, at 2:09 PM, H B Elam via Tigers <tigers@autox.team.net> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all!
>> I have had elex fuel pump problems since 1964 & an MGA. In my Tiger I have 
>> two pumps piped in parallel. There is no shifting valve as both have check 
>> valves. I only shift them electrically. The stock SU idles at 3.5 psi and 
>> the aftermarket at 4.2 psi. While I really can not notice any performance 
>> change I only use the aftermarket for troubles or autocrossing. The issue is 
>> not the carb but the float valve. My research indicated that most float 
>> valves are good for 7 psi. 
>> 
>> Harry Elam
>> B382000471
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