Leo Dolman

Thanks for your help, the fuel pump is about 5 years old, the carbs where refurbished within the last 12 months. I will go out an check for leaks when the weather improves. Would fitting an electric fuel pump by the fuel tank make starting the car easier?

Hi all, I am having an issue with my Herald, the car runs fine but when it comes to starting the car after it has been left for a week or so, I am finding that there is no fuel left in the carbs (I have twin SUs fitted). Once I have refilled them and sucked fuel back through the pipes again, the car then runs without issues. Do any of you have any idea as to why the carbs are draining fuel when the car is stopped? or have any suggestions on how I can fix the issue so I don't have to have a mouth full of fuel every time I want to run the car? My fuel system is arranged: Tank>hose>fuel pump(mechanical)>hose>fuel filter>hose>carb1>hose>carb2 Any help would be much appreciated.