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  1. 06-14-2008, 01:41 PM #1
    vintage83
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    leaky solex carb

    I had the 66' 911 idleing no problem.. but one of the carbs seem to be blocked as it want to start but leaks fuel.. Is there a moderate fix or does it involve full rebuild of that carb?

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  2. 06-14-2008, 03:20 PM #2
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    Leaking from where?
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  3. 06-14-2008, 05:21 PM #3
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    near the accelerator pump rod. pretty heavily.. may be something clogging somewhere ... float?

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  4. 06-15-2008, 05:52 AM #4
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    By "accelerator pump rod" do you mean the lever that comes out of the accelerator pump cover?

    If it's leaking from the accelerator pump cover the first thing I would expect is a torn accelerator pump diaphragm. That's easy to change: just remove four screws. There's been a lot of discussion about sources for pump diaphragms. It's easy to get a kit t do all 6 carburetors--you might be able to find a single diaphragm if you look hard enough.

    However, I wouldn't expect a failed accelerator pump to affect idling. It's job is to add a little fuel when you open the throttle. You can easily get the jet carrier out of the carb (two screws) and do a little work with carburetor cleaner and compressed air.
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