SU Carbs Leaking from 'Breather'

[hattymender]

After a protracted delay (about 6 months) 'project V8' was started up last week and all's well except for a leak from the overflow/breather on the RH carb.

Suspect the float needle will have varnished up with being stood so I'd like to strip and clean. But I don't want to disturb the linkage/carb balance. Can the carb be removed without disturbing settings?

[landmannnn]

Short answer is yes if you do it right.

Part of the carb setup is balancing the airflow, which with SU's is controlled by a rod between the carbs. If you disconnect the connecting rod at a joint you won't need to play with the settings.

If you have the older SU's with the float chamber on the side then life is much easier.

[alfredenewman]

its a bit of time since i worked on su,s but you shouldnt have to remove the carb just the fuel line and the top screws remove the top clean up valve and replace .

[alfredenewman]

Short answer is yes if you do it right.

Part of the carb setup is balancing the airflow, which with SU's is controlled by a rod between the carbs. If you disconnect the connecting rod at a joint you won't need to play with the settings.

If you have the older SU's with the float chamber on the side then life is much easier.

you beat me to the post your 110% corect most of the later sus have the chamber underneath so its a different kettle of piranas

[hattymender]

Short answer is yes if you do it right.

Part of the carb setup is balancing the airflow, which with SU's is controlled by a rod between the carbs. If you disconnect the connecting rod at a joint you won't need to play with the settings.

If you have the older SU's with the float chamber on the side then life is much easier.

Sod's Law strikes again. Later type. I'll just have to be careful (for once).