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#33789 03/09/2003 3:09 AM | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 20 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 20 | The carb on our '51 is warped and leaks because of this. We were told by a friend to lower the float level below specifications to reduce the leak. Today we went on a highway trip and while going up long hills at 50+ mph, the engine became fuel starved. We changed the gas filter and it didn't make any difference. Could it be the float level? | | |
#33790 03/09/2003 4:12 AM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,763 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,763 | Light Holder - reset the "show topics from last 100 days"; go to a topic last posted 12 December 2002 titled "Rochester 1 barrel leaking". That thread may answer your question.
Jon.
Good carburetion is fuelish hot airThe most expensive carburetor is the wrong one you attempt to modify. If you truly believe "one size fits all," try walking a mile in your spouse's shoes!The Carburetor Shop | | |
#33791 03/09/2003 4:51 AM | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 20 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 20 | Thanks, we remember that thread, but the question is will the lower float setting cause fuel starvation symptoms? | | |
#33792 03/09/2003 5:11 AM | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | | | |
#33793 03/09/2003 5:16 AM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,763 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,763 |
Good carburetion is fuelish hot airThe most expensive carburetor is the wrong one you attempt to modify. If you truly believe "one size fits all," try walking a mile in your spouse's shoes!The Carburetor Shop | | |
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