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DNLs1930 · 06-28-2019, 10:07 PM

Hey all wanted to share my (our) success with the choke and fuel leaking out of the carb.

Car started right up with no issues and ran like a champ!

One of the "techniques" I have read is turning off the fuel and allowing the engine to continue running essentially emptying the carb of gas to prevent fumes or leaks.

If this technique were to be used (it does make sense in a way) any ideas on how long after opening the shutoff valve would the carb have a full bowl and be ready to start?

THANKS for all the HELP!! Love this car and forum.

06-28-2019, 10:07 PM	#14
DNLs1930 Senior Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Fort Worth side of DFW Posts: 171	Re: Zenith Carb leak Hey all wanted to share my (our) success with the choke and fuel leaking out of the carb. Car started right up with no issues and ran like a champ! One of the "techniques" I have read is turning off the fuel and allowing the engine to continue running essentially emptying the carb of gas to prevent fumes or leaks. If this technique were to be used (it does make sense in a way) any ideas on how long after opening the shutoff valve would the carb have a full bowl and be ready to start? THANKS for all the HELP!! Love this car and forum.