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Old May 3, 2003 | 04:40 PM
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Question leaky carb?

I have a 1983 Ford Bronco with a 300 6 in it. For the past week I have been having problems with the carb (Carter YFA 1 bbl.) When I start it up everything is fine for about 2 minutes. Then gas starts leaking heavily out of the middle area of the carb over the manifold. I turn off the engine and it continues to slowly drip out of the front and back areas of the carb. I cannot pinpoint where the leak is coming from or what is causing the leak. I have installed new gaskets and fuel filter and I have tightened up every bolt and screw but it continues to leak. Does anyone have any ideas of what might be causing this? Thanks.
 
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leaky carb?

KevinKen,

My best guess would be that the float in the bowl is stuck or the bowl's fuel inlet valve is sticking open.

Hope this helps,
 
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