Spoke too soon, I decided to take the 126 to work again today. Firstly it has always started on the button, but this morning it took a couple of chuggs to start. After 18-20 miles started to loose power along with very erratic running. It finally gave up in Grangemouth, looked in the engine compartment checked points and spark all OK then noticed petrol driping from the carb around the choke pump, the tray was overflowing with pertol and was running down the back of the cowling with a small pool on the ground. So a call to the AA 12:45 I explained the problem and that the van could not tow the car as it was too narrow. This fell on deaf ears as I was told the officer would look at it and decide what was required. I was told 3/4 hr and they would be there, 2 hrs later he arrived then called for the truck so arrived home 5:45. I hope the problem is the old carb gaskets have dried out and are now leaking. Looks like a carb strip and rebuild. Anyone had a similar problem after fitting an old carb?
Ralph
