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[MickC]

Haveing a bit of an overflow moment with these carbs,forgot to turn fuel off and felt the need to change the oil 5litres came out it stank of petrol (fitted to a Mk1) when I took carbs off I have a piece missing see pics.

 

Sorry posted twice how do you delete your own post.Thanks...Ok sused it out.
 

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Edited by MickC, 23 October 2024 - 03:04 pm.

[dapleb]

You do n'all!

[MickC]

Took carbs apart didnt see anything wrong inside all nice and clean,got the carb cleaner out anyway,all back together and blowing in the fuel inlet tip the carbs so needles drop air goes in tip the carbs up and needles shut cant blow any more...So carbs seem ok.Have an idea to get around the missing piece,will photo when done.

Edited by MickC, 23 October 2024 - 05:19 pm.

[Studley Ramrod]

It could be the fuel pump allowing fuel to escape down the vacuum pipe that goes to the no1 cylinder inlet spigot Mick.

[MickC]

It could be the fuel pump allowing fuel to escape down the vacuum pipe that goes to the no1 cylinder inlet spigot Mick.

I moved on to other stuff...Now back on the TDM and guess what Studders it was as you said fuel going in via the vacum tube first occasion fuel went into engine but spotted that so did an oil change two more times and the intake valves were shut so lucky there had fuel leaking out of exhaust where it was pumping straight through so lucky that didnt go bang, but changed the diaphram pump for another all good at the mo,will put tank back on tomorrow.Top bannana Studders thanks.

[Studley Ramrod]

Good to hear Mick 👍