1982 Mercury Grand Marquis I smell gasoline

1982 MERCURY MARQUIS
151,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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1982 Mercury Grand Marquis mileage: 151,000. I just bought this car and once in a while I smell gasoline while sitting at a light or turning corners. The last couple of day's it has been stalling, especially when turning corners. Can you help me out or do I need to take it to a dealer and have it put on the scope?
Nov 19, 2010 at 6:58 PM
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Sounds like your stalling problems are probably caused by the carburetor flooding. A carburetor over haul looks like it is in order here. Also, have a new float installed when the carburetor is apart.
Nov 19, 2010 at 7:13 PM