Help Needed
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From: New Haven, CT
Car: 1983 Trans Am
Engine: 305
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: Stock
Help Needed
I recently replaced my fuel pump on my 83 TA, It has a a stock 4 barrel
rochester carb. I took the fuel filter out and installed a external one.
Then I replaced my fuel pump with a edle brock Performer RPM.
High-volume, 3/8" NPT inlet and outlet surpasses the capacity of conventional models. Produces 6 psi and does not require a regulator.
Now a few weeks later I have gas leaking out of the bottom of
my carb. Can this be too much pressure. what can I do.
rochester carb. I took the fuel filter out and installed a external one.
Then I replaced my fuel pump with a edle brock Performer RPM.
High-volume, 3/8" NPT inlet and outlet surpasses the capacity of conventional models. Produces 6 psi and does not require a regulator.
Now a few weeks later I have gas leaking out of the bottom of
my carb. Can this be too much pressure. what can I do.
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Re: Help Needed
Need more specific info, for example where exactly does the carb leak? You said you removed the fuel filter? What for? Did you replace the plastic gasket that goes on the fuel filter housing? Is the fuel filter housing loose? Is the fuel inlet line loose? How long have you had the car? Has the carb ever been rebuilt? Leaking fuel is a serious concern.
Last edited by csmith3; Jun 28, 2009 at 09:06 PM.
Thread Starter
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 153
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From: New Haven, CT
Car: 1983 Trans Am
Engine: 305
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: Stock
Re: Help Needed
Need more specific info, for example where exactly does the carb leak? You said you removed the fuel filter? What for? Did you replace the plastic gasket that goes on the fuel filter housing? Is the fuel filter housing loose? Is the fuel inlet line loose? How long have you had the car? Has the carb ever been rebuilt? Leaking fuel is a serious concern.
The the fuel will drip out of the sides. All fuel connection are tight with new clamps.
Had the car for almost a year. I sprayed it down with carb cleaner let it sit
for a day and now it fine. Maybe the floats or something was stuck.
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