Fuel leaking from the carb big time...HELP.HELP
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Melting Slicks
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Fuel leaking from the carb big time...HELP.HELP
Took the car out for a good run on the highway today. On the off ramp, car died completely. So I popped the hood, and noticed the carb was leaking BIG TIME right on the manifold. I let it cool down, and finally was able to start the car after 10 minutes. Now the carb still leaks and the car idles very rough at around 300 RPM. Is this sign of a stuck float?? I am not too familiar with carbs and need ideas/advice on possible causes. Is this something I can fix myself without too much headache or am I better off sending the unit to an expert like Lars for a complete rebuild. The carb is stock Q-Jet on 74 L48.
As always, thanks in advance for your help guys.
:cheers:
As always, thanks in advance for your help guys.
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Race Director
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From: Toronto
Re: Fuel leaking from the carb big time...HELP.HELP (desi)
That does sound like the float.
Send it to Carburator Rebuilders at Lawrence and Caledonia (actally Eugene Ave). They charge 150 CDN for a rebuild and it is as good as new AND you can get them to rejet it for no extra charge to meet the demends of your new mods. They are the best at what they do - 30 years.
Send it to Carburator Rebuilders at Lawrence and Caledonia (actally Eugene Ave). They charge 150 CDN for a rebuild and it is as good as new AND you can get them to rejet it for no extra charge to meet the demends of your new mods. They are the best at what they do - 30 years.
Drifting
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Re: Fuel leaking from the carb big time...HELP.HELP (desi)
That happened to me on 2 occasions after installing my new Demon. The first time it was the float(s) and the second time it was the elec choke...the fuse blew and the choke's butterfly valves were stuck closed and she bogged down and then stalled.
In your case I'd think it's the float. Lars is a wonderful guy and will treat you right. :thumbs:
In your case I'd think it's the float. Lars is a wonderful guy and will treat you right. :thumbs:
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Re: Fuel leaking from the carb big time...HELP.HE
dirt will cause any carb, new, rebuilt or old, to leak.
the cure is to clean off the needle & seat. Sometimes just flooring it to 60 mph will flush enough gas thru it to fix it.
Stubborn dirt needs to be taken off by hand.
A new filter is a good idea, as you have to ask where did this dirt come from, and is more on the way? :eek:
the cure is to clean off the needle & seat. Sometimes just flooring it to 60 mph will flush enough gas thru it to fix it.
Stubborn dirt needs to be taken off by hand.
A new filter is a good idea, as you have to ask where did this dirt come from, and is more on the way? :eek:
