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09-04-2003, 01:43 AM
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gas leaking from front carb
In the past 2 weeks, I've noticed the distinct smell of gas in the cabin. Thought my carbs might be running rich, but as the car is purring like a catnipped feline rolling in a field of free catfood, I didn't give it much thought.
Cut to today... I noticed a small puddle on my parking spot at work when I was backing up, so I hit the nearest gas station to have a look. Sure enough, there was a steady drip coming from the front of my engine. I grabbed a drop, and to my horror I realized it was actually gas. Pulled the air filter, and noticed a steady drip coming from my front carb. Right where the fuel line goes into the side of the carb. I tightened the screws (three in a triangle formation) on the front of the carb and washed away the gas that had pooled in various places. Seems to have stopped the leak for now, but I'm a bit freaked out. Thoughts? A seal?
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09-04-2003, 07:53 AM
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Strange.
That doesn't seem like a likely place for a seal to fail.
Do you have the fuel return valve on the front carb? If it has stopped working, that could cause a leak.
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Chuck Taylor Falls Church VA '66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe
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