Andy Walker wrote:
>Steve:
>
>Just for future reference, every now and then tighten your float bowls.
>Every Holley I've ever had would periodically leak fuel out of the bowls,
>usually the front one. It appears that the accelerator pump is leaking but
>tightening the bowls fixed it every time. The only thing I can figure is
>that the gasket material tends to dry up and shrink a little over time,
>especially if the car sits a lot. Obviously, be very careful not to
>overtighten the bows as you could strip the carb body out (not good,
>dude...).
>
>Anyway, just thought I'd throw my two cents worth in. Take care.
>
>Andy Walker
>B382001600LRXFE
>
>
Andy:
Good suggestion. Every time I've had the carb off, various screws and
bolts on the Holley have worked loose a bit, some a lot loose.
Steve Sage
MK1A
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