Carb flooding
in 912 / 914 Technical Questions
7 years ago
Hi, I wonder if you could shed some light on this problem?
Our recently serviced and dealer checked engine has developed flooding in one carb. We have done about 15 hours since service This is at low revs and stops as the revs increase. Cleaned the float needle several times now, small dirt particle found the first time but none since. Problem started when the engine started running rough after powering up to backtrack after a landing at around 2500 rpm. Removed carbs to check for dirt and cleaned idle and main jets. Ran better after the clean but one carb flooding. Cleaned again and no improvement. I feel it can only be the float needle but new carb kits fitted at service. Fuel return line also clear so not being overpowered by the pump?
I'm baffled
Our recently serviced and dealer checked engine has developed flooding in one carb. We have done about 15 hours since service This is at low revs and stops as the revs increase. Cleaned the float needle several times now, small dirt particle found the first time but none since. Problem started when the engine started running rough after powering up to backtrack after a landing at around 2500 rpm. Removed carbs to check for dirt and cleaned idle and main jets. Ran better after the clean but one carb flooding. Cleaned again and no improvement. I feel it can only be the float needle but new carb kits fitted at service. Fuel return line also clear so not being overpowered by the pump?
I'm baffled
