1982 Chevy El Camino carbourator leak

1982 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO
120,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DOBAGGETT00
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hello,
my carbourator has been constantly leaking fuel and i need to know what some problems could be and how to fix it. I have temporarliy clamps off the fuel line and am waiting to repair it


thanks
Jul 28, 2009 at 1:39 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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I recomend rebuilding carb. get a kit and have at it. Is this a Qjet?if yes they tend to leak out the metering rod tubes. Turn carb over see two silver caps reset those get loose and they make a cap to go thereto stop leak.
Jul 28, 2009 at 1:55 PM
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DOBAGGETT00
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thank you for the help i really appreciate it.
Jul 28, 2009 at 1:59 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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When you get in there and need advice give me a shout
Jul 28, 2009 at 2:06 PM