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International Trucks => International Truck Chat => International F1, F2 & F5 => Topic started by: jsfnq on March 11, 2014, 10:31:30 AM

Title: f2 carby.
Post by: jsfnq on March 11, 2014, 10:31:30 AM

F2 6x6 Tipper rear carby often floods under load.  any suggestions on cause or parts appreciated, I have tried adjusting the float but still floods.

Title: Re: f2 carby.
Post by: cookey on March 11, 2014, 01:25:38 PM

If the float level is correct then the most likely cause will be a faulty needle and seat.

cookey

Title: Re: f2 carby.
Post by: jsfnq on March 14, 2014, 03:51:39 AM

Thanks. any ideas on where to source needle & seat?

Title: Re: f2 carby.
Post by: Sambo on March 16, 2014, 09:12:16 PM

I took my carby into REPCO once and managed to match up a complete rebuild kit, the stromberg carbs were common on holden motors. Had all the parts including needle and seat, except for accellerator pump bucket which was too small.

Title: Re: f2 carby.
Post by: Chazza on March 21, 2014, 08:42:17 PM

Quote from: Sambo on March 16, 2014, 09:12:16 PM

... except for accellerator pump bucket which was too small.

The bucket can be made from a piece of leather and formed to shape when wet between two press-tools,

Cheers Charlie

Title: Re: f2 carby.
Post by: Bluebell One-eight on March 22, 2014, 03:19:04 PM

Although it's reasonably rare one thing to keep in mind when a carby is flooding is the float seam solder. This can fracture or develop a pin hole and fuel can be drawn into the float making it sit low and allow the level to rise. The joint can be tested by holding the float with a pair of plieres and immersing the float in hot water. The air inside will expand and produce bubbles to indicate a fault. If the leak is a big one the fuel will be heard sloshing inside when the float is shaken.

Title: Re: f2 carby.
Post by: dkg001 on April 10, 2014, 11:50:17 AM

Pat Toole 0419 348336 currently has several NOS Carby rebuild kits for the Mk 5's.