1973 2500M w/ CARB leaking...

[73tvrm]

I own a 73 2500M and while inspecting the fuel system and checking to see if the engine would turn over and start I noticed fuel pouring out of one of the carbs.

any help and suggestions?


>>> Edited by 73tvrm on Sunday 12th September 01:39

>>> Edited by 73tvrm on Sunday 12th September 01:45

[mawds]

Is the fuel coming out of the air filter or the body of the carb itself? If it's coming out of the air filter, most likely problem is a sticking float - easily freed by opening the carb and giving it a good wiggle about (gently) to dislodge any dirt which has got in. Also worth giving the float itself a shake and listening for any fluid inside - I've had a float with a hairline crack in it allowing it to fill with petrol, which meant it was fully open all the time, despite the mechanism moving freely every time I opened it to check. That had me baffled for ages...

[73tvrm]

thank you, I will do a further investigation of my floats. I'm pretty sure that the fuel is spilling out of the carb housing, not out of the cleaner, I have come to grip with the fact that I need to probably give the carbs a overhaul and change the rings and gaskets.