anyone know why or what would cause fuel to leak from this area?

 

you need to be more specific, are you using a holley carb ? could be leaking from the supply line , metering block or pump diaphragm.

 

Sorry its a holley 750 dp. mechanical secondaries. Would a leak like that cause my car to burn rich?

 

internal leak ? power valve !!

 

Secondary has no pv on the carb. Primary was recently replaced. Idk car seems too rich idling get that unburnt fuel watery eye idle.

 

have you set the float level before adjusting the primary screws

 

From your descriptions, I'd guess the float level is set too high (remove the sight plug(s) and if fuel pours out...). Check the following for the adjustment:

http://www.holley.com/TechService/FAQ.asp

JamesC

 

Checked the float levels and gas doesnt dribble out unless you bump the car..i recently changed squiters from a .28 to a .31 primary and from a .31 to a .35 secondary. Car runs good jus stinks..can anyone give me a detailed description of how to adjust the transition slots ? Been searching and all that pops up is the holley tuning sticky. Im wondering if that might be an issue

 

The Holley tuning sticky at the top of the page is very good. Give it a peek.

JamesC

 

Pics would greatly help, anyone have any tips or suggestions..

 

update..leak no longer there replaced metering gaskets and carb cleaned air bleeds and anything that needed cleaning..changed jets from a 70 to 73 primary and from a 79 to 82 secondary. readjusted the curb idle screw, checked accelerator pump lash, and rechecked the idle mixture using a vacuum gauge. car seems to run good, still has a rich smell but not as bad as it was.