My 68 GT500 Holley carb developed small leak at bottom of secondary bowl area passenger side - surprise! It drips right on top of intake where engineering part number is for about fifteen minutes after I turn off engine - about 1/2 oz. The car starts right up, idles smooth and engine strong but strong gas smell after shut off.
Carb was fully rebuilt by reputable shop few years ago but car sat awhile.
What is different? recently had carb tuned and transported from Texas to California. I found small screw sitting on the intake but I'm not seeing any screws missing.
Wonder if it's simple fix.
I am guessing you did tighten the screws :) mine gasket had several cracks in it but I am thinking it was the original gasket from 69 :)
There are four small screws on the accelerator pump. They facd the intake manifold.
The gaskets dry out and the bowls leak if not sealed properly
Quote from: Coralsnake on December 19, 2024, 03:59:59 PMThere are four small screws....................
Double-Pumper? :-\
Scott.
Isnt that what the small lever on the bottom of the front bowl called???
Yeah, but I thought he said: "a small leak at bottom of secondary bowl"? :-\
Scott.
You are correct
Never mind 🤪
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Acellerator pump gaskets ( front bottom drivers side) usually are the problem with the new fuel unless u use the new(not black) gaskets but try tightening the 8 long fuel bowl screws first.
Thanks all - leak got worse so letting the pros handle it.
Quote from: ridgeter on December 25, 2024, 04:15:39 PMThanks all - leak got worse so letting the pros handle it.
Send it to Drew.
Is this what it's come to? Shipping a Holley carb to fix a flip'n leaky gasket? No wonder there's so many God-like, automotive reality shows.
Quote from: vtgt500 on December 29, 2024, 05:39:13 PMIs this what it's come to? Shipping a Holley carb to fix a flip'n leaky gasket? No wonder there's so many God-like, automotive reality shows.
Somehow I'm
Not surprised :)
Couldn't get my bowls to stop leaking using various online speed-shop gaskets. Got a set of gaskets from Drew . . . no more leaks. Use the man's parts. Save yourself the aggravation.
Quote from: FL SAAC Team Leader on December 19, 2024, 08:27:04 PMThree words for all your needs
Air
Fuel
Spark
That's what this guy said....
Very glad you resolved your issue
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