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gmc 2500 4x4 01-28-2018 11:52 AM

carb leak rochester 4bbl
 
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just had this carb rebuilt and its leaking where its circled in yellow. what can i use to stop this? epoxy?

Troy Sr 01-28-2018 11:58 AM

Re: carb leak rochester 4bbl
 
Those plugs eventually leak on Rochesters, just clean well and use some JB Weld epoxy. Let it fully dry before letting fuel get on it.

gmc 2500 4x4 01-28-2018 12:02 PM

Re: carb leak rochester 4bbl
 
thanx, i ran it outta gas and hit it with air to dry. dumb question, whats this for?

geezer#99 01-28-2018 12:03 PM

Re: carb leak rochester 4bbl
 
For a cleaner look use some of this. It’s clear.
It’ll seal a 1/4 inch hole in a gas tank, so it’ll seal your leak.

https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.s...000708738.html

You did know not to use teflon tape on flare fittings, didn’t you?
I see some on your inlet fitting.

geezer#99 01-28-2018 12:05 PM

Re: carb leak rochester 4bbl
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by gmc 2500 4x4 (Post 8172191)
thanx, i ran it outta gas and hit it with air to dry. dumb question, whats this for?

Access port.
Your carb has several. Passages so they can machine inside the carb.

gmc 2500 4x4 01-28-2018 12:14 PM

Re: carb leak rochester 4bbl
 
thank you

gmc 2500 4x4 02-03-2018 10:37 AM

Re: carb leak rochester 4bbl
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by geezer#99 (Post 8172194)
For a cleaner look use some of this. It’s clear.
It’ll seal a 1/4 inch hole in a gas tank, so it’ll seal your leak.

https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.s...000708738.html

You did know not to use teflon tape on flare fittings, didn’t you?
I see some on your inlet fitting.

i thought i was eliminating the leaking source, but its the plug. sealed it up today. thanx


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