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I have never seen one of them plugs "weep".
I also don't know how to go about fixing it.
Did you try to tap in in a little? Just have a backup to drive if it starts to leak more.
With that said the only fix I can see is replacing the fuel bowl.
You may need to get one that bolts up but will have a different inlet so may need to change the line going in.
Dave ----
That looks like a Holley 4160
Holley sells the swivel fittings for about $20. I would check the inlet size and threading before you order a new one, though. There are different style fittings that have been used over the years with different gasket setups, so you might be able to use one of those, or use a straight hose barb if you can ensure the gas line won't kink. JB weld can't hurt until you find something better.
So, truck sat over night, next day, fired right up with no extended crank. Tapping that back in prevented air from allowing the fuel to drain back to the tank I guess.
Good eye! It might just be something on the surface of the wire.
I had an '84 Capri RS 5.0 with the 4180, and mine did the same thing. I let it dry real good for a couple of days, and then smeared some JB Weld around where the bowl housing crimps over the round plug, (and let that dry well) and it never leaked again. That was close to 20 years ago, and I don't think I tried (or even thought of) tapping on it.
Tapping on it was a crapshoot, as that plug is really only designed to go in once. Based on my lawnmower carb rebuilds.
Don’t think that’s a hole in he wire, though it could be as there’s nothing there for it to arc to. I’ve not done a tune up on it since buying it. The parts are in the garage.
Got to the yard and loaded up with rock. Went to leave and there was nothing after turning the key.
pushed the shifter up a lil and it started. Hoping it was just the neutral safety switch.
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