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Took the carbs off today to tighten up those lose screws inside. Guess what? They were tight as could be. There is visible gas seeping through the thick gasket between the throttle body and the upper part of the carb.

Took them apart and cleaned the heck out of them with carb cleaner. Were those gaskets soft at one time? I don't see how they could seal, they are rock hard. I didn't mess with any adjustments just cleaned them as best I could. Did find one curous thing. The main jets in the rear carb were almost falling out. They were only screwed in a thread or two. I snugged them down.

Put them back together and she fired right up, whew! I'll watch them to see if the leak comes back. If it does I'll try new gaskets and see what happens. She runs fine so I don't want to mess with too much.

I had the same type of leak in the same place. Had both carbs rebuilt, all gaskets replaced and less than 300 miles later the rear carb is leaking in the same spot. Maybe someone with more experience has some ideas for us. I'd sure like to get rid of the gas smell.

Paul

Could be a real incentive to stop smoking......

I have had it with those carbs (leaks, etc.). Don't waste anymore money trying to bandade them. Put your name on the list, like myself & roughly 20 others, for the EFI Kit being developed. Should be out very soon. Check the listing in the forum about it, if you haven't. Once these get out, you can bet more will want them (easy starts, no altitude issues, smoother running, and better MPG.

Belive me I'ld love to, but the $$ is an issue right now. I may start saving my pennies.

Wonder if there is anyway to have a "custom" set of gaskets made of a softer material?