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Holley Carb Idle mixture screws leaking...Why? Pics.. #1361120
12/29/12 09:43 PM
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Why is my Holley leaking here? New carb,custom built for the motor a couple of years back. How do I fix this?




Re: Holley Carb Idle mixture screws leaking...Why? Pics.. [Re: Ramrod39] #1361121
12/29/12 09:54 PM
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Looks like the seals dried out. I would count how many turns in it takes on each to seat lightly, then removed the screws completely. Using a small pick, pull the old gasket out, install new gaskets, re-install the screws to their original position.

Likely happened by having a carb built and tested or dyno'ed, then letting the carb sit on a shelf for years, allowing it to dry out.

Re: Holley Carb Idle mixture screws leaking...Why? Pics.. [Re: ProStDodge] #1361122
12/30/12 01:05 AM
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Quote:

Likely happened by having a carb built and tested or dyno'ed, then letting the carb sit on a shelf for years, allowing it to dry out.




That describes the history of the carb. Did not know there were gaskets in there, that's why I posted. Where do I get the replacement gaskets? Do they sell them individually or do you have to buy a carb kit?

Re: Holley Carb Idle mixture screws leaking...Why? Pics.. [Re: Ramrod39] #1361123
12/30/12 01:32 AM
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Re: Holley Carb Idle mixture screws leaking...Why? Pics.. [Re: RobX4406] #1361124
12/30/12 03:15 AM
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Thanks for the help, guys.

Re: Holley Carb Idle mixture screws leaking...Why? Pics.. [Re: Ramrod39] #1361125
12/30/12 01:20 PM
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these nylon ones work better than the cork (IMO) . They will not allow the screws to vibrate to a different setting



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