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Stromber 97 Carburator Leaking
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V8JR |
12-07-2019 @ 6:23 PM
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I am having leakage out the Accelerator Pump Rod hole on the top of the carburetor. Fuel pump pressure is 3psi. Ideas of where I should look? Thanks, V8JR
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40 Coupe |
12-08-2019 @ 4:26 AM
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Get the fuel pressure down to 2# to 2 1/2# and check float height.
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ken ct. |
12-08-2019 @ 9:21 AM
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X 2 Also if NEW PUMP possibly China made and big diaphragm spring too strong causing high pressure in unit. ken ct.
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37RAGTOPMAN |
12-08-2019 @ 10:06 AM
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hi not a lot of information, did this problem start all of a sudden, or after you did something? and what did you do ? do you have a original fuel pump or electric ? I am not a fan of the electric. fuel pumps, overflowing with gas can cause a fire, very quickly can cause more problems then they are worth, did you remove the needle and seat , and check if dirty,worn, foreign made parts, or original ? also float could be the problem, sounds to me maybe it is a sticking float from sitting, tapping on the carburetor may clear it up, use plastic hammer, or wood mallet is there dirt in the system ? car sitting for long period of time, ? my 2 cents 37Ragtopman get back to us ,,,,to see how you made out,!
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V8JR |
12-08-2019 @ 8:34 PM
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37Ragtopman - Running electric pump, the flooding started all at once, just started car up, ran real rough and would not idle then I noted the leaking carb. I had noticed some slight dampness on the top of the carb a few months ago. Car had not run for several weeks. Does have fuel filter at tank prior to the pump. Not sure about dirt - have not dissembled yet. Thanks for any other help. V8JR
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denofiniquity |
12-09-2019 @ 10:33 AM
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If fuel pressure at carb is indeed 2.5 to 3 psi you should be ok, providing needle and seat clean and good shape and float level is correct. You may just want to lower it a bit.
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6lucky13 |
12-09-2019 @ 10:44 AM
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I had the same issue...was discussed here https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=188019 and resolved with a new accelerator pump.
Kerry
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V8JR |
12-09-2019 @ 8:37 PM
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Thanks for all the insight - the Ford Barn link posted by 6lucky13 was very informative - I'll go to work - V8JR
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