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geezer#99 · 07-02-2018, 09:58 PM

Fuel seeping out isn’t always caused by a leaking needle/seat or a float problem.
A lot of times it’s caused by the person pumping the crap outta the pedal to try to get it to fire. All that pumping sends a big shot of fuel into the inside of the carb.
If your choke worked, you likely won’t need to overwork the pedal.
Likely your inexperience is causing the seeping.
Don’t fret, I mean no harm.
Just pointing out one of the ways you’ll see seeping.
We’ve all been guilty of the same action.

You need to get your choke working.

**Pro299** · 07-02-2018, 10:40 PM

Also you're using a divorced choke and it appears in the pix that the rod is not connected to your linkage.

ncpetersc · 07-03-2018, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Pro299

Also you're using a divorced choke and it appears in the pix that the rod is not connected to your linkage.

Rod was disconnected when I got it back from the shop. One of the last things I did before it went from running OK to not was connect that rod. So I disconnected again to make sure that didn't cause a problem.

The actual rod feels like it is rubbing the cover when connected, so I thought maybe the friction was preventing the linkage from behaving properly. I think I need to bend it some to try to eliminate the rubbing, but I will reconnect it.

fourspeedwagon · 07-02-2018, 10:53 PM

Were you able to see or tell where the fuel is leaking from?

The fuel leaking out isn’t nessasarily “the problem” if that makes sense. It is a problem but might not be what’s making it run poorly.

**Steeveedee** · 07-02-2018, 11:20 PM

If I was on your side of the continent, I could lend a hand. It just grinds my gears that stuff like this happens and the owner can't get decent help.

ncpetersc · 07-03-2018, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

If I was on your side of the continent, I could lend a hand. It just grinds my gears that stuff like this happens and the owner can't get decent help.

If only! Appreciate the thought though.

Incidentally, I am going to have to get some pics up of the whole truck, because MAN it's almost a clone of the one in your pic.

ncpetersc · 07-03-2018, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dmjlambert

Hey, post some pictures of your whole truck so we can ooh and ahh over it!

I will get some more pictures up. Thanks for the encouragement and welcome.

Thanks all!

custom10nut · 07-03-2018, 06:27 PM

Welcome to the greatest web site on the Internet!
Man, I wish I was closer to you. Hate is a strong word, but I HATE when a shop takes advantage of a customer. It's painfully obvious to me that you took your truck to a shop that has "parts hangin monkeys" that rely on the ECM to tell them "what to fix", as opposed to ACTUALLY having the knowledge to DIAGNOSE.

**thedudeabides86** · 07-05-2018, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

If I was on your side of the continent, I could lend a hand. It just grinds my gears that stuff like this happens and the owner can't get decent help.

Steeveedee,

I'm glad there's guys like you out here on this forum. I'm at my whit's end with a rear brake drum job I'm working on on my C20 and would love to have a volunteer to lend me a hand. I'm a rookie at doing brakes on this truck, even though I changed the motor myself. I never in a million years would've thought I'd change the motor but I did with the help of friends and family. It's reassuring to see people like yourself that feel the pain of struggling gear-heads, so thank you for understanding. I'd fly you and your family out to MN for a semi fabulous vacation out here if I had the money. Haha!

geezer#99 · 07-05-2018, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by thedudeabides86

Steeveedee,

I'm glad there's guys like you out here on this forum. I'm at my whit's end with a rear brake drum job I'm working on on my C20 and would love to have a volunteer to lend me a hand. I'm a rookie at doing brakes on this truck, even though I changed the motor myself. I never in a million years would've thought I'd change the motor but I did with the help of friends and family. It's reassuring to see people like yourself that feel the pain of struggling gear-heads, so thank you for understanding. I'd fly you and your family out to MN for a semi fabulous vacation out here if I had the money. Haha!

There might be someone in your area.
I say this link somewhere.
You might get lucky and only cost you a beer or three!
https://global.nextdoor.com/?country=in

**thedudeabides86** · 07-05-2018, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by geezer#99

There might be someone in your area.
I say this link somewhere.
You might get lucky and only cost you a beer or three!
https://global.nextdoor.com/?country=in

No such luck in my neighborhood. Thanks for the attempt though.

ncpetersc · 07-03-2018, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by fourspeedwagon

Were you able to see or tell where the fuel is leaking from?

The fuel leaking out isn’t nessasarily “the problem” if that makes sense. It is a problem but might not be what’s making it run poorly.

I'll try to observe more closely next time, but I would say it seemed low and near the back of the carb; a little on both sides.

07-02-2018, 09:58 PM	#1
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,787	Re: Help a NOOB - A continuing saga Fuel seeping out isn’t always caused by a leaking needle/seat or a float problem. A lot of times it’s caused by the person pumping the crap outta the pedal to try to get it to fire. All that pumping sends a big shot of fuel into the inside of the carb. If your choke worked, you likely won’t need to overwork the pedal. Likely your inexperience is causing the seeping. Don’t fret, I mean no harm. Just pointing out one of the ways you’ll see seeping. We’ve all been guilty of the same action. You need to get your choke working.

07-02-2018, 10:40 PM	#2
Pro299 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 75	Re: Help a NOOB - A continuing saga Also you're using a divorced choke and it appears in the pix that the rod is not connected to your linkage.

07-02-2018, 10:53 PM	#4
fourspeedwagon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Yakima Valley, Washington Posts: 580	Re: Help a NOOB - A continuing saga Were you able to see or tell where the fuel is leaking from? The fuel leaking out isn’t nessasarily “the problem” if that makes sense. It is a problem but might not be what’s making it run poorly. __________________ 1951 GMC 250 Open Express Pickup 1968 Suburban C10 1971 C20 Olive “People are shocked when they find out I’m not a good electrician” Dad told me “Son, never strike a man in anger- unless you’re certain you can get away with it”

07-02-2018, 11:20 PM	#5
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,990	Re: Help a NOOB - A continuing saga If I was on your side of the continent, I could lend a hand. It just grinds my gears that stuff like this happens and the owner can't get decent help. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

07-03-2018, 06:27 PM	#8
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,907	Re: Help a NOOB - A continuing saga Welcome to the greatest web site on the Internet! Man, I wish I was closer to you. Hate is a strong word, but I HATE when a shop takes advantage of a customer. It's painfully obvious to me that you took your truck to a shop that has "parts hangin monkeys" that rely on the ECM to tell them "what to fix", as opposed to ACTUALLY having the knowledge to DIAGNOSE.



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