3ryce Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) So I got her started up today for the first time in like 7yrs. Still the electrical fuel pump isnt working but the mechanical one is so thats ok for now. Well anyways after it had started to warm up a little bit and then I turned it off I had looked and noticed I had fuel coming from the hoses that has the T separator and is along the top of the orange intake airfilter holder. Sorry I do not know the correct term for thos hoses. Maybe fuel return? Or choke fuel lines? Anyways, there is fuel coming from under the carb closest to the firewall. Also while it was running ide give it some gas then let off and it would back fire and I believe this fuel leak is related. I didnt want to do to much as my gas tank right now it a 2 gallon gas can and the car is in a garage, yes garage door was open. I'm just not sure what to do and wanted to see if you guys think I could just get a gasket set for the carbs and be ok. The other carb didnt seem to be leaking any fuel from it. heres a pic. Edited April 2, 2013 by 3ryce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beermanpete Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 The line with the Tee in it you mention is the float bowl vent. If fuel is coming from the vent your float and/or float valve needs attention. Since your car has been sitting for a long time it is likely a good cleaning is all that is necessary. A gasket kit wouild be a good idea to have on hand but the that cause the leak are the float and float valve. The float valve will likely come with the rebuild kit. If the float is bad you will have to get one separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rejracer Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Try tapping on the top of the float bowl with the handle of a screw driver. It might jar the float/needle loose. If the inside is mucked up, it's worth tearing them apart as Pete suggests above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3ryce Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Ah. Then I may have cause this problem when I unscrewed the top of the float valve carb thing. Again sorry for the wording. I will look into the things mentioned. You guys are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3ryce Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Just an update here, looks like fuel is leaking from the bottom. So now ill take just that carb off and clean it and replace the gaskets and what not that the cark kit comes with from autozone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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