trp3141592 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Hi,My 37 Roadmaster has started dripping--not a flow, but a substantial amount-of gasoline at the carburetor. What do you think--stuck float? Does this have a cork float that may have become saturated?--Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest minimoman Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Hi Tom , your float is brass , the ethinal will eat a hole in it where it is thin . Mine did last winter, had 2 holes, soldered them shut . I now pay the money and buy junk free fuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trp3141592 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Hi,I did not know this about crap-ohol gas. There's no real gasoline available around here, unfortunately. I just had the fuel pump rebuilt with modern materials, and it probably is putting out more pressure than before. Soooo--increased pressure, compromised float, hmmmm. leaking fuel. I'll pull the carb and see what's up. Or,rather, not up.Thank you for your insight.--Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 In 1937 Buick used carburetors? from two different manufacturers:The carburetor? from Marvel used a cork floatThe carburetor from Stromberg used a brass floatIf the leak occurs while the engine is running, you have an issue.If the leak occurs when, and only when, you turn off the engine: http://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Troubleshooting.htm#FuelleakJon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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