V8 Carby

[tam242]

All

I have a V8 110 with twin stromies, however recently the left carb has been sucking air through the plastic cap on the top. I have tightened it up a couple of times and then it will start leaking again after a week. Has this happened to anyone else?, i guess i need to get a new plastic cap.

Thanks in advance

[Mikey0211]

Don't think it is as simple as replacing the cap.. inside that cap is where you fill it with oil..
(alt least on mine you do )

you may have a slihtly bigger problem than a leakin cap:eek:

[tam242]

Found problem, the cap had been over tightened and actually snapped off, hence only seated on one thread, loosing over time. Got second hand cap and replaced, run perfect now :)

[Lionel]

Found problem, the cap had been over tightened and actually snapped off, hence only seated on one thread, loosing over time. Got second hand cap and replaced, run perfect now :)

It is very likely that you also have a split plastic diaphragm in that carb. Air should not suck in at the oil filler cap, even with it off!

Cheers,

Lionel

[tam242]

Lionel

I will have a look tomorrow, however i have vacuum lifters for the LPG system so may be caused by this.

cheers