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: Carb leak


SS72Chevelle72SS
Jun 4th, 07, 2:04 PM
Ive got gas spraying out of the top of my 4 barrel carb. The car wont stay running without your foot on the gas. plz help!!!

Tom Mobley
Jun 4th, 07, 2:41 PM
obviously a float/needle/seat problem. if it's a holley you can pull the needle/seat assemblies and clean them. could be a bad float.

have a fire extinguisher handy before trying to start again.

My65MalibuSS
Jun 4th, 07, 6:25 PM
I just had a very similiar problem and I'm almost 100% sure its the float. Luckily for me I have multiple carbs and was able to swap them out.

SWHEATON
Jun 4th, 07, 6:50 PM
DONT KEEP RUNNING IT WITH FUEL SQUIRTING OUT OF THE VENT TUBE,IT CAN EASILY BACKFIRE THROUGH CARB SETTING YOUR MOTOR/CAR ON FIRE.

With that said just like already stated the needle & seat is sticking in the carb thats causing the fuel rush.

The carb needs to be cleaned & rblt and dont forget to install a new fuel filter before installing the carb after it's rblt.

Scott