Friday, January 8, 2010

I have a 1969 hurst olds that the carbuerator leaks gas into the oil is there a quick fix for this?

i know its the carbuerator but i dont have the time or money to buy a new one or fix it my selfI have a 1969 hurst olds that the carbuerator leaks gas into the oil is there a quick fix for this?
carb needs replaced or rebuilt, I would not drive the car until you can afford to fix it or you might kill a very valuable engine in a very valuable car.I have a 1969 hurst olds that the carbuerator leaks gas into the oil is there a quick fix for this?
If the carburetor is a 4 barrel Rochester, this was a common problem. In the bottom of the float body there was a pressed plug from the factory that would seep over time. To correct, while doing an overhaul of the carburetor, a special type of plug or marine expoxie was applied to the underside of the float body


between the base carb manifold attaching part and the float body. Before removing the carb to prove to yourself that this is the cause, the top section of the carb can be removed leaving the float chamber exposed and gas should be up to the proper level for the float. Let sit overnight and check next day to see if there is a leak down of gas from the normal float level.
No way around it.Your going to have to rebuild your carb or get a new one.If you drive the car with fuel in the oil you WILL NOT like the results!!!!!!,,,I had this happen to me once.The diaphram in the manual fuel pump busted and pumped the crankcase full of gas.The result was a totally fried engine.
In most of the older carbs, this was a common problem after being in service for a few years. It was called ';leak down'; and was cause by the gasket and valve at the bottom of the accelerator pump being worn.


Problem today is the Parts are not usually sold in pieces, only in kit form, so they get expensive.
The power valve in the carb has a torn diaphram. You need a pro. This is NOT A DIY JOB%26gt;
they are right
It is quite possible it is not carb leaking.Check your fuel pump.If you have a mechanical fuel pump the diaphram in the pump is probably bad.I f you are shure it's the carb you should consider rebuilding it and adjust the float levels.

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