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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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holley 2300 2bbl leaking
It's on a 65 with 330HD. The truck starts and runs good. But when I turn it off, the Carb starts leaking from the choke area. any idea?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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Non vented gas cap ? Pop your cap see if the tank is pressurized. I would start there. Manual fuel pump or electric ?
 
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It has a non electric, one of the common ford truck fuel pumps. The gas cap looks to be okay. It's actuallt very loose.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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This is just a thought but could the float be sticking a little bit and when you shut the engine off the fuel is being syphoned through the vent holes near the choke? I know after my engine has been running and you pull the hose off the fuel pump fuel continues to run out until you clamp the line off. It is just a thought.

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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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This version of Holley has a screw on the side of the bowl. I took it off and it seemed to be at the right level. Thanks
 
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This version of Holley has a screw on the side of the bowl. I took it off and it seemed to be at the right level. Thanks
are you pulling the screw with it running or after you shut it down
 
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After it's shut down while it's dripping from the side.
 
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your float level may be set high,did you try to set it running
 
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if float isnt to high you need a neddle and seat.holleys where born to flood.never liked them.
 
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