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1982 Chevy El Camino carbourator leak

Tiny
DOBAGGETT00
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  • 1982 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
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
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 AT 1:39 PM

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Tiny
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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.
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 AT 1:55 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for the help I really appreciate it.
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 AT 1:59 PM
Tiny
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When you get in there and need advice give me a shout
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 AT 2:06 PM

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