Disaster Averted

[sped372]

Planned on bringing the Ghia out of hibernation yesterday. Fired right up. Went for a five mile loop to get it good and warm to tweak the high idle. Popped the lid and noticed gas dripping out of the accelerator pump. Yikes! It appeared to have *just* started and luckily the "maiden voyage" didn't lead to a fiery end. Funny thing is I made sure to check the fuel lines which are all in nice shape. Gave me a good scare.

Off with the carb!

[vdubyah73]

Gas gummed up the needle and seat for the float over the winter.

[sped372]

Just got back from a second spin... I think it was recently rebuilt and someone didn't tighten everything down good and snug. I had a rebuild kit lying around and swapped gaskets and such anyway but things just seemed loose. No leaks now, hooray!

[Amskeptic]

Just got back from a second spin... I think it was recently rebuilt and someone didn't tighten everything down good and snug. I had a rebuild kit lying around and swapped gaskets and such anyway but things just seemed loose. No leaks now, hooray!

Good for you! I have found that these accelerator pump covers like to loosen up and so do the covers. Snug em up at tune-up time. Lightly. Over-tightening promotes more leaks.
Colin