Spirit7 Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Hi all, I recently picked up a 260z that sat around for over a decade. I cleaned out the the gas tank and fuel lines, replaced the fuel pump, and did all the other "tune up" things. I don't know much about carbs in general, and even less about this style of carb. I've got fuel running into the carbarator, and it's spaying out of the needle circled in the picture and into the engine compartment. I'm not even sure what to ask here, is fuel supposed to spray out of that, and if so, what is supposed to keep it from spilling into the engine compartment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beermanpete Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 The fuel is not supposed to come ouf from that tube. The floats are likely sticking open and allowing the flaot bowls to overfill and flood. You should rebuild the carbs, or at least take the float bowls off and clean them out. Make sure to clean the float valves (needle and seat) as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Cleaning the carbs and needle seat assembly. "Rebuilding" is an overused misapplied tube. New gaskets don't do much if stuff is plugged with sludge. Be very meticulous in your cleaning and inspection of diaphragms. Good luck finding a good overhaul kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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