Floyd Brothers 70 Challenger

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:D :lol:

Think it’s sorted, at least enough to get me home, but not sure what’s caused it. Looks like the chamber was way overfilled and had been for a while. Gasket is blistered too. :-k

Dodgy superglue fix from the local garage and at least the sausage sandwich was good. :lol:

Suppose I’d best learn carbs now, then…
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Carbs are Cool!

Very therapeutic to work on!

I have a nice book I can lend you.

PS: Well done getting it fixed and home again...
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:thumbright: Cool, cheers!

It’s not home yet, so fingers crossed… There’s a car park full of people staring at it waiting for me to fire up, so I’m having a coffee and hoping the crowd gets bored in case I embarrass myself anymore. :oops: :D
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Yes, float chamber overfilled, possibly a bit of crap in the needle and seat. A sharp whack with a screwdriver handle on the adjuster nut will often reset it. Don't buy cheap gaskets for Holleys, get the blue own brand as a minimum. Wipe both sides with vaseline before fitting and you will be able to reuse them, otherwise they stick like buggery and disassembly will Destroy them.
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:thumbright: Good advice, cheers Blue.

Yes, think 100% was some crap was blocking it, blew through it and took a couple of goes to clear. If it gets me home I’ll look at rebuilding it and see what I can learn.
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Very good advice on Gasket quality there!
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It’s home and no fuel pouring out. Unexpected adventure for the morning.

Rebuild kit ordered and we live to fight another day. :thumbright:

What carb cleaning solution do you recommend, then? :lol:
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Stu wrote: Sun Apr 03, 22 1:36 pm
What carb cleaning solution do you recommend, then? :lol:
I just use commercial Brake cleaner solution, and buy in at least 5l cans; or better if you can buy in multiple packs as the cost per unit drops considerably.

We are also lucky enough to have an ultrasonic carb cleaner bath at work too.....
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Luxury! 8-) If only you were down the road. :D
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Sneak the parts in the dishwasher while the wife’s not looking…..
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She’ll know somethings afoot if I go near the dishwasher. :lol:

Could have sworn I had a rebuild book somewhere, but buggered if I can find it. :-k
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Pete wrote: Sun Apr 03, 22 10:19 am Carbs are Cool!

Very therapeutic to work on!

I have a nice book I can lend you.

PS: Well done getting it fixed and home again...
What’s the book you’d recommend, Pete? Kit is here, no instructions and I can’t find the little rebuild book I used to have. :-k
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It was an actual Holley book, I have leant it to a work colleague, but will bring it to the track...
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:thumbright: Ah, that might be the one I had. Little paperback? I wish I could figure out where I put it!

Might just order another, I think. Got another couple of old carbs I could do too and would be good to have.

Cheers for the offer, though.
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https://www.vevor.co.uk/ultrasonic-clea ... &order=asc

range of ultrasonic cleaners here

i have one, use it for cleaning records, it works, second last photo usually has dimensions

no harm in cleaning half a thing then turning it 180* to do the other side


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