1978 Buick Regal Car keeps stallilng at idle

Tiny
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  • 1978 BUICK REGAL
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 49,000 MILES
Changed fuel filter out on front of carb, now the engine will not idle. Only can keep car running while keeping foot on gas pedal. It is a 3.8 turbo. The new fuel filter is sealed on one end and has a rubber gasket on the other, which way does the gasket go. Also is there any springs needed and is there a special tightness for the fuel filter housing.
Monday, August 23rd, 2010 AT 9:59 AM

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Tiny
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There are no springs. As far as the filter, the gasket points out. When the car stalls, can you smell raw fuel? Also, was there any trouble prior to replacement?
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Saturday, September 4th, 2010 AT 9:32 PM
Tiny
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Yes there is a raw gas smell now since gas filter was changed out properly. Adjusted carburator so stalling does not occur. But cannot get rid of the raw gas smell now.
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Sunday, September 5th, 2010 AT 10:54 AM
Tiny
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There has to be a leak somewhere. If the engine is running properly now, check connections, hoses, and steel lines for leaks.

Let me know what you find.
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Monday, September 6th, 2010 AT 12:27 AM

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