Been thinking - about time.

[jlaird]

If Miss Agatha is not driven weekly the fuel that should be in her float chambers seems to evaporate. Really makes her a pain to start ie it takes a few cranks.

The only thing I can think is that the gasket around the top of the cap part needs replaceing along with the overflow line gaskets.

See no leaks.

Gona go look and see if I have some. Noop gona have to make a purchase.

Do you guys agree or do you have a better idea? I don't think I changed these when I rebuilt the carbs a few years back.

 

[2091351]

On target Jack!!

They will deteriorate over time.

Steve

 

[jlaird]

Durn, it was the Float Chanber lid washer.

If I go out and rub my finger along it I get a bit of fuel, just on the washer, not a real leak.

 

[Gerard]

The only thing I can think is that the gasket around the top of the cap part needs replaceing along with the overflow line gaskets.

See no leaks.

First, congrats on your latest award.

Jack, as I recall, you have HS1's, yes?

I think these are prone to leaks both from the underside of the jets, as well as from the bottom of the float bowls. I think that is a more likely scenario.

I'm wondering with your fuel filter being below the carbs if you are; getting a siphon effect or perhaps a leak down the line? Place some white paper on the floor underneath and see if you have any telltale spots.

For those of you who haven't seen Miss A before, here's a few pix of Miss Agatha in the hotel lobby at LoTo.

 

[jlaird]

Wow, what a nice looking BE Gerard. LOL

Will go out and check bottom corks and such with my trusty finger. Back, no bottom leaks or sepage that I can find other than that darn top ring.

I think I found the problem, as usual with you guys listening as I go through it.

Thanks