float stuck

[GRANTDCLARK]

ANY SUGGESTIONS AS TO WHAT IS THE QUICK WAY TO GET A FLOAT IN THE CARB UNSTUCK. THE HOLE ( SIZE OF A SMALL PENCIL ) BESIDE THE INTAKE HAS FUEL COMING OUT OF IT WHEN THE CAR STARTS. THE FRONT CARB SEEMS TO WORK FINE.

THANKS FOR YOUR THOUGHTS.

[jclay (RIP 2018)]

May not be a stuck float. Could be a leaky inlet valve or if you have an electric fuel pump, the fuel pressure is to high. No more than 3 lbs of pressure.

HUM? Looks like your caps lock key is stuck though!

[Ferris]

If it is truly just a sticking float, tapping on the carb's bowl with the plastic handle end of a screwdriver will shake it free.

It isn't likely, though, unless the car has been sitting for a long time. Trash on the needle, or a leaking float are common culprits for fuel running out the overflow tube.

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Kevin Anderson
1980 TR7 DHC
1974.5 MGB GT
1990 Jaguar XJ40

[gaz]

you could also maybee change the fuel lines (rubber) they tend to break down from the inside its maybee tiny peices of broken fuel line catching

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[Underdog]

Check my post under Floats.

72 MGB BRG
80 TR8 Persian Aqua
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