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

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On Feb 10, 2007, at 7:44 AM, Guyots3 at wmconnect.com wrote:

> 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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