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Drinkin fountian

11-25-2012 10:44 AM

Where is the fuel leaking from?

I've got a 96 VIP w/ 5.7 merc. w/ I think is a Weber 4barrel carb (it look like an Edelbrock). The problem is after it sits for just a few days, the fuel bowl on primary side will be empty. I assume that it leaks/drains out into the intake. But how? and where from? There is no signs of fuel leaking externally. There is no bowl gasket to let it leak out. Confused?!

Griff

11-25-2012 11:51 AM

Its a common problem with Weber carbs as they get older. Not sure where the actual leak occurs.

keith2500hd

11-27-2012 07:40 PM

i think it perculates and runs out throttle shaft. aluminum body heats up, steel shaft takes longer to expand thermally.

Drinkin fountian

11-28-2012 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keith2500hd (Post 3822428)

i think it perculates and runs out throttle shaft. aluminum body heats up, steel shaft takes longer to expand thermally.

Thats what I was thinking/afraid of, too! Not an easy fix.

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