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Old Jun 15, 2021 | 02:37 PM
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Leaking fuel?

I've noticed lately that there are small stains on my intake manifold after i drive the car. I'm assuming it's fuel as it smells like fuel. I thought it was the hose clamp so i tightened then down, checked carb nuts are torqued down to 15 lbs, I'm guessing my next step is to replace the carb gasket. Anyone else seen this issue?



Old Jun 15, 2021 | 02:57 PM
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Float level may be too high.
Old Jun 15, 2021 | 02:59 PM
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What carb?
Old Jun 15, 2021 | 03:31 PM
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Edelbrock 1411 Performer Series

How would i go about checking to see if the float is too high?
Old Jun 15, 2021 | 04:02 PM
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Edelbrock 1411 Performer Series

How would i go about checking to see if the float is too high?
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Old Jun 15, 2021 | 05:13 PM
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The E-brock carbs are notoriously sensitive to inlet pressure. What pump are you running? Did you verify that the screws holding the air horn to the main body are tight?
Old Jun 16, 2021 | 03:43 AM
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I believe I still have the stock fuel pump in there, I'll have to verify when I get home. I'll also give the air horn screws a look over to see if they are still tight. I was reading about the pressure sensitivity, I guess ebrocks dont like more than 6 psi from the pump to the carb at idle, not sure of the psi while cruising/wot, still reading up on it.
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