Fredinashed

Thank you both for the input - restored by a Lotus specialist so I would have hoped they would of known all this. I shall take a look and let you know. I have only driven it 50ft! Appreciate the support and advice.

Hello, I have recently bought my first Lotus - a 1975 Europa Special Big Valve with Dellorto carbs. I had the car restored and I have only had it back a couple of weeks and not driven at all, but when I start it fuel pours out of it around the carbs and forms a pool under the car which is obviously a fire risk as I know the distributor is in that area. Does anyone know if this a known or common fault? I wondered if it was a stuck float or possible gasket issue? Any tips pointing me in the right direction gratefully received. Thanks