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Old Dec 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?
Old Dec 24, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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Is it a holley or edelbrock?
Old Dec 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!
Old Dec 24, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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What carburetor is it? Does it have 4 corner idle or a secondary power valve?
Old Dec 24, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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it is a holly carb....
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 12:56 AM
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Ok....

Which one? They make dozens, if nothundreds.
Old Dec 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
Old Dec 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.
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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Ha, 4 seconds between posts...
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