Fuel leak in Bigs carb

I pulled off the vacumm hose going to the back of the carb the other day and noticed there was a little fuel on the inside of it. Is the carb base gasket the possible source for this leak? The carb is practically new. I pulled the carb off and there is some fuel seapage back there.


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torino.....what size carb did you get from us? Maybe we can help..............Jesse[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_tup.gif[/img]
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the stage 5 750

thanks

I have the same problem with my biggs 650. although I don't think it has anything to do with bigs carbs, I have always been told the holley's leak so I haven't bothered to figure it out. mine has the weirdest leak, I can't really tell where it's coming from either. I ran my finger under the bottom of the bowls and it's dry, I tightened them some more, same leak, it only leaks when the car sits, for like a week or more, and its only on the passenger side, it leaks right down the intake from the front and rear of the carb and puddles, not a whole lot though. I tightened down the base to the carb and got a new intake gasket, that didn't help. It's such an odd leak cause I really can't pinpoint the source. although I suspect it to be the gasket between the base and the main body. for now I'll just live with it, other wise this carb is flawless.

just buy a holley gasket kit and be done with it[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_tup.gif[/img]

So should I just pull the base off and replace the gasket?
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Torino & Mike.......why dont you guys send me your adresses and I will shoot out a care package......Im betting its either the bowl or metering block gaskets...........The base to body gasket usally is fine.........I will get some parts out so you dont have to buy anything[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]..........Thanx allot, Jesse @ BIGS

PS......Im sorry about this![img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_spongebob.gif[/img]
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I wish all customer service was as good as Bigs. Then the world would be a better place! Good show Jesse!! If I ever need a carb or someone I know that races does, I'll make sure you say your name first.

Hey Jesse,

How'd ja like that turkey?

I sent you a PM Jesse,
thanks for your great service!
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