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Jeff wrote:
"Regardless of what the underlying issue might be I would suggest you have it identified before changing carbs. There is nothing worse than throwing another variable into an issue like this."
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Now, now. You guys are obviously unaware of the law which states: If you add enough variables to any equation, the equation becomes meaningless except to a doctoral candidate who will use it for the basis of his dissertation! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif
I've been experiencing a similar problem. I should know by this afternoon whether or not I've solved it.
The biggest symptoms mine had were a strong smell of gasoline when running ( but with no corresponding smoke from the exhaust ), an absence of gasoline pooling,dripping, or spraying anywhere ( that would have been too easy ) and a definite gasoline smell in the crankcase oil. Plus, the fuel pump was ticking, stopping, and then ticking again with ignition on, but the engine not running.
Based on that , I figured that something was probably leaking, somewhere.
My problem solving steps:
1) Remove the carburetors ( SU HIF-4 (2) ) from the engine, carefully noting how many washers I've lost.
2) Remove the float covers and clean out the float chambers.
3) Replace covers and reinstall the carbs, carefully noting how many washers I've lost.
The float chambers were so nasty that I was surprised anything was functional much less not sticking.
If this doesn't solve the problem, I'll pursue other possibilities .
Please carefully note of what step 1 consisted.
I believe that trying to work on mounted carburetors is akin to trying to clean your kitchen counters without moving the small appliances; You're gonna miss something.
If that something happens to be a small piece of asparagus that escaped the garbage disposal last night, you will live to regret it! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif
Jeff wrote:
"Regardless of what the underlying issue might be I would suggest you have it identified before changing carbs. There is nothing worse than throwing another variable into an issue like this."
/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/iagree.gif
[/ QUOTE ]
Now, now. You guys are obviously unaware of the law which states: If you add enough variables to any equation, the equation becomes meaningless except to a doctoral candidate who will use it for the basis of his dissertation! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif
I've been experiencing a similar problem. I should know by this afternoon whether or not I've solved it.
The biggest symptoms mine had were a strong smell of gasoline when running ( but with no corresponding smoke from the exhaust ), an absence of gasoline pooling,dripping, or spraying anywhere ( that would have been too easy ) and a definite gasoline smell in the crankcase oil. Plus, the fuel pump was ticking, stopping, and then ticking again with ignition on, but the engine not running.
Based on that , I figured that something was probably leaking, somewhere.
My problem solving steps:
1) Remove the carburetors ( SU HIF-4 (2) ) from the engine, carefully noting how many washers I've lost.
2) Remove the float covers and clean out the float chambers.
3) Replace covers and reinstall the carbs, carefully noting how many washers I've lost.
The float chambers were so nasty that I was surprised anything was functional much less not sticking.
If this doesn't solve the problem, I'll pursue other possibilities .
Please carefully note of what step 1 consisted.
I believe that trying to work on mounted carburetors is akin to trying to clean your kitchen counters without moving the small appliances; You're gonna miss something.
If that something happens to be a small piece of asparagus that escaped the garbage disposal last night, you will live to regret it! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif
