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Old 12-24-2007, 08:26 PM
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When my 302 is idleing the secondary jets are dripping gas.... what can i do to fix this problem?
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Old 12-24-2007, 08:40 PM
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Is it a holley or edelbrock?
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Old 12-24-2007, 08:47 PM
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You'r secomdarys diaphram spring may be no good?

Im just runing down the list of things it could be!
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Old 12-24-2007, 09:03 PM
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What carburetor is it? Does it have 4 corner idle or a secondary power valve?
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Old 12-24-2007, 11:11 PM
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it is a holly carb....
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Old 12-25-2007, 12:56 AM
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Ok....

Which one? They make dozens, if nothundreds.
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Old 12-25-2007, 09:47 AM
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rear float level is too high, or the needle is sticking open because you dont use the back barrels enough and the gas has gotten nappyfied inside the rear bowl.

worst case is 25 bucks for a rebuild kit with new needle/seat and gaskets
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Old 12-25-2007, 09:47 AM
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Check the needle valve for dirt holding it open. That or the float level is to high.
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Old 12-25-2007, 09:49 AM
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Ha, 4 seconds between posts...
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