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rmr2122
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 Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 3:19 pm Post subject: Help! Carb leaking gas from unknown port? |
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There's suddenly gas leaking out of this unplugged/unhosed left port on my h30/31 pict carb. The car was running great and then all of a sudden started hesitating and shut off when I came to a stop. I'm at a family members house and am wondering if there is a quick fix (plugging that hole?) to
Get me home until I have time to dig into the issue tomorrow. |
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Brian
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| Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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Plug it, then when you get a chance remove the whole thing.
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It's part of the altitude corrector, which is part of the throttle positioner. Here's what it looks like when it's properly installed:
It's all part of emissions control, and it's fine to run without any of it. |
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rmr2122
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| Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 3:29 pm Post subject: |
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| I've never even seen one of these things on a carb before. What is it? This car is new to me. 009 distributor. |
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Brian
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edited my post. Emissions control, keep it if you need it. Else remove it and sell it.
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rmr2122
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| Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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| I can get a spare length of fuel hose at a parts store nearby. Would it be better to just connect that as shown in your photo? Or should I just plug it and go. Is there supposed to be gas running through that hole? |
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Brian
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| Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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no, its a vacuum hose. Which means the port on the carb might be leaking
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