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Old 07-28-2019, 02:37 AM   #10
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Default Re: Identifying carburetors

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Originally Posted by Bubsyouruncle View Post

My reason is because I rebuilt a Holley and the “economize” drips out the float chamber in less than 24 hours.

So the real question is. :why does my carb leak out its float chamber? And the

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Your Economizer's diaphragm has either been blown out by a backfire through the carb, melted away by modern fuel, or isn't seated with it's gasket properly. Take it out, check the mating surfaces and gasket, and suck it to your tongue to verify the diaphragm.
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