[Fot] 1972/1973 GT6 Stromberg - Fuel Leak

[Bill Babcock]

Probably has a lot to do with that wild and whacky paint remover they  
call gasoline today.
Bill Babcock
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On Feb 10, 2007, at 4:07 AM, Group44TR7 at aol.com wrote:

> 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
>
> .
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