Alex Lowe Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 Hi All Went to start the GT6 today and noticed a small puddle at the front of the car turns out it was coming from the underside of the left carb. I cant work out why or where its coming from as doesnt seem to be coming from the gasket at the top of the bowl. my only conclusion is it could be the from the yellow disk at the bottom of the carb (sorry im not sure that this part is called). Any insight into why and where it could be coming from would be amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham C Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 There is a seal around the yellow plug which can perish. I switch the bottom of the carb to a bowl without without a plug to over come this problem. I ordered more of the these bowls than I needed by mistake so could offer you two for a small charge. I did post an article on the forum about this modification some time ago, detailing how to do it and screws required. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Clark Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 Try this recent post: Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Lowe Posted April 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 25 minutes ago, Graham C said: There is a seal around the yellow plug which can perish. I switch the bottom of the carb to a bowl without without a plug to over come this problem. I ordered more of the these bowls than I needed by mistake so could offer you two for a small charge. I did post an article on the forum about this modification some time ago, detailing how to do it and screws required. Graham Hi Graham how much would want for these and would you be able to link the thread that you did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham C Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 Attempting to find the thread, I think I published it back in 2017 . Please bear with me. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Lowe Posted April 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 No worries thanks for the help as this is my first resto so the experience is always appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 stromberg CDSE and similar spec carbs have a plug and 0 ring to seal off the older bottom jet adjuster which is not used now. yours has needles adjusted from down the dash pot with an long hex key if you remove the air piston the delrin washer on the base of the jet should be level with the bottom of the air piston you will also have temperature compensators on the side ,small plastic capped alloy hsg. with two screws ,they also needs to be closed at normal operating . simple cure is screw the small nut under the plastic cover to lock the plunger shut you cant adjust mixtures if its open all the time the unit has two sealing 0 rings one to seal down its bore and one one the outer case , this may all sound a bore but really they are best blocked .closed or even turn the manifold to carb gasket upside down to close the bleed port off for good its only a screwdriver and pliers job when its raining or on lockdown tip if you do remove the carb top and the rubber flimsy diaphragm is all wrinkled and baggy wash it in petrol it will soon revert to proper size use engine oi in your dashpots Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham C Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 Alex, Managed to find a post from Sept 2017 on the Club Triumph site. I stated I needed 8 - 32 x 1 1/4 unc screws. These ended cutting down. I got cap head screws from an engineering supplier, as the the original screws were too short. You will also need new gaskets. I will PM a cost. I have two pairs left if anyone else are interested. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham C Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Alex, sent a pm. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrafficMan Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 Quote Graham, have sent you a pm. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham C Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 Paul, I have replied back. Graham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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