leaking float

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steve owens

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I have a 2000 tc with [i believe]the very early carburretters they have very large dashpots.the first float chamber is leaking[no pouring] fuel out.i have taken the top off and everything looks ok.the float operates as does the needle when tested as it says in the manual.the fuel comes out of a very small hole which is hidden behind a type of spring clip above the union where the pipe feeds the second carb.everything was working ok till i fired it up this morning.the manual does not show this type of carb so i need advice urgently.
ps when i work the fuel pump by hand you can see it pour out as though too much fuel is getting through.
 
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Richard
 
Steve,

I dont have a TC only an SC so carbs are different, but it does sound like there is a blockage in the float needle valve - going on problems with other SU's I have had before if the float valve stick ups up the petrol needs somewhere to go and that's what the wee hole is on some carb's - hidden under a little plate. Sory I can be more specific but its worth another look I think.
Derek
 
turns out its the float which is full of petrol.how easy is it to get replacements. oh and ive snapped the union on the top of the float chamber.still live and learn.
thanks for the replys.
 
The Internet is a mystery to me. I was surprised that I managed to log in.
I just wish for an answer to my query, but if any people on your forum have carburettor questions, I am probably the UK's best carb expert ( not boasting just 42 years in the industry ) I am happy to give advice.

Malcolm Smith
 
Try these people, they're carb specialists & will be able to supply anything you need....Gower & Lee.
01923 247300.
Or the P6 specialists such as Weekleys will no doubt supply you as well.
Pay your money & take your choice.
 
Malcolm,
many thanks for your kind offer of assistance. Are you a member of the P6 ROC ? The reason that I ask is that the club is always looking for technical experts, in specialist topics regarding our cars who are prepared to have contact details printed in the P6 NEWS for members that have queries.
If you are a member and prepared for the above then, perhaps you would be so kind as to contact our editor - Click on contact button in list of club officials on this website.
Regards, John.
 
ordered a new float top from gower & lee hopefully it will be here before the weekend as iam attending the classics on the common.thanks for the replys.
 
the cars been running fine since tne new floats were fitted but lately it started lacking power and running rough so i booked it in at a local garage to have the carbs balanced as they have the right gear.turns out the new floats were full of petrol.these are the new plastic types.had to get a replacement set from the local mg guys in bradford.just shows even fitting new items dosent guarantee that all will be well.ill know where not to go in the future!
 
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