[Fot] Re 1972/1973 GT6 Stromberg - Fuel Leak

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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 09:07:49 EST
From: Group44TR7 at aol.com
Subject: [Fot] 1972/1973 GT6 Stromberg - Fuel Leak

Gentlemen

    Our two GT6s street cars were started late  yesterday after about three 
to four months in indoor storage.  Unfortunately, both have fuel leaks from 
the 
factory Stromberg which were  observed only after the engine was turned off. 
In the case of one  GT6s, the Strombergs had been recently rebuilt. 

    I have had these particular cars for many years  (one for nearly 20 
years). This is the first time  that either has had this problem even though 
both 
have been used sparingly  over my ownership. Rather odd coincidence that they 
both developed the same  problem over the last three months or so. 
    
    We have not had time yet to had time  to determine the source of the 
leaks. I would appreciate any guidance  as to what to look for as to the 
typical 
underlying cause and permanent solution  (if there is one). 

    Thanks in advance for you advice and guidance. 

Cary

Leaking Strommies,

It is most likely the thin natural rubber diaphragms inside each carb that 
have rotted away due to the nasty components of modern gasoline.

These days you absolutely have to use Stabil in the fuel when laying our cars 
up, indeed the same applies to my beater 82 Toyota Celica, where the 
diaphragm in the mechanical fuel pump will only last for 2 years between changing it!

You should be able to get replacement diaphragms of the corrrect material 
from Canley Classics in the UK. 

Regards

Leon  

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