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Nov 5, 2008 | 08:19 PM

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palazzopl

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carb leak

I just installed a new holly 670 and I can't get the fuel to stop leaking where the fittings go into the carb. both front and rear.. The fittings are the type that the line floats on the nut..any ideas

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Nov 6, 2008 | 02:11 PM

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If you have the chrome plated inlet line, throw it away and buy a good line assembly.

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Nov 6, 2008 | 07:06 PM

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If you have the chrome plated inlet line, throw it away and buy a good line assembly.

i am curious as to which ones are good ones.
i need one too.

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