I am tired of my old Rochester Carburetor. Leaking and touchy. Seams simple but after my son died, I kinda have brain fog. I am trying to get back into the car we were building. 1950 Chevy with a 1956 - 235 engine. Take a look at the picks and see if I have everything going to the right spot. Thank you all so much (in advance)...Jeff
On the heat riser tube, does it just "push" inside the box on the manifold, or should it be sealed? I will be using 1/4" steel brake line to make the riser tube for the choke. As for the throttle, I put a cable system in her. I just need to make (and attach) a lever for it.
I am so, so frustrated! The darn thing starts great but there is a gas leak between the carburetor and the intake. News gasket twice. Got a real good straight edge and everything seems even across the top of the intake. I am at a total loss and am ready just to get rid of her!
When does the carburetor leak? If it is after the engine is stopped it is probably condensation of gas vapor that exits along the throttle shaft. It is a common situation for downdraft carburetors.
While it might run well, I wonder if the float level is too high. That could allow gas to be siphoned from the bowl into the engine after the engine is stopped.
