Im having trouble with my carb when i turn the fuel pump on it doesnt hold the pressure i have it set to 8psi now...im not quite sure what it was at maybe thats what caused the problem im not quite sure but the fuel appears to be leaking out of the carb through these holes on the base plate and on all the outside holes on the carb itself ( i have a woodscrew pointing towards the holes in which the fuel appears to be coming out of) any help from you guys would be appreciated...i just would like to know what the holes are for and how to fix it so i can get back on the road thanks

 

the gas is coming out from the same hole in all four corners

 

that is your idle circuit. the fuel pressure needs to be 6-7psi. 8psi can cause flooding and fuel leaking where it shouldn't be.

 

ok cool ill turn it down then so what do i need to fix this now or will it stop leaking when i turn it down

 

i would also replace the metering block gaskets and power valve. those can also cause that. might as well install a whole renew kit.

 

ok cool thanks alot

 

The only way fuel could be leaking from those holes is if the gasket is messed up or missing.

 

ok you see i took it apart and the gaskets seem to be fine but ill just have to replace them anyways...are you talking the metering block gaskets?

 

I'm talking about the throttle plate to main body gasket. Your pics have those deck screws (I cringe every time I see that pic with those screws in the throttle plate holes) pointing at the throttle plate and main body.

 

ok cool haha i just set them in there i swear lol

 

Turn the fuel pressure down and replace the metering block gaskets.