Matt306 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Right the Spit rebuild has reached , the new oil, new plugs, new Antifreeze, rebuilt carbs reattached to engine, Oil pressure guage attached type stage. This means i got some petrol to have a go and start her up... she starts oil pressure at smidge over 50psi when cold so not too bad. Petrol flowing through that brand new kunifer pipe and hose. However the top of the float chambers are collecting fuel, i have checked the hose clips etc and all tight. I assume the floats are not shutting properly, however new float valves and seats are fitted, and when pressed up it stop me blowing on the in pipe. The Haynes talks of bending up a metal tab to ensure 1/8" gap but i dont have any metal tabs on the top of the float, (its not holed i should mention). I looked on Rimmers and Paddocks and new floats are sold with not metal tabs, both float bowls are the same. Am i missing a part when a float has been replaced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Late cars (like my hs4's onn my 1500) are different. So no metal tabs etc. I would suggest looking at the needle valves again. Could well be some dirt that was in the pipe is stuck on the needle valve. You could also fit a washer between the needle valve body and the lid. Regards, Wim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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