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[Bradshaw-s]

Hi Guys,

 

I have just cleaned & installed a CSK78 service kit for an HIF38 carb.

The carb & manifold was sold to me along with the engine I bought & was assured it was functioning prior to removal.

 

I thoroughly cleaned & installed the service kit following the SU instructions closely - filled the dashpot with 20W oil as instructed - but it has lost all the oil within 48hrs.

Have I missed something when servicing? or is there something seriously wrong with it?

 

The car has not been started yet as I am installing a new harness first.

Not familiar with SU's at all as this is my first Mini restore.

 

Regards

Si

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[KernowCooper]

If your overfilling it it will lose oil, if its sucking it all out it points to wear in the alloy housing to slide assebly

[Bradshaw-s]

Hey KernowCooper,

 

Do you mean the suction chamber itself?

Would it be the chamber or the piston that would be the probable cause do you think - Best way to test which one I mean?

 

Si

[KernowCooper]

If its not overfilled yes, and they are a match pair if my memory serves me correct. Does it burn it all then ?

[Bradshaw-s]

Hi,

Sorry for the late reply - been at the beach all day )

I haven't started the engine yet as I am doing the wiring at present - just filled the dashpot after servicing the carb - left it on the side overnight and noticed a small pool of oil on the bench.

Looks as though its nearly all emptied out when I removed the damper.

si

[KernowCooper]

If the carb is not at the installed angle it will run out, i'd not be worrying until you have it installed

[Bradshaw-s]

Ok Dave,

Thanks!...will be in touch if needed )