First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... The quadrajets were noted for two plugs in the base of the carb body leaking gas. That may be your problem. One kit I used years ago had a rubber (presumably non-porous) shaped to fit in the recess where the plugs are to at least slow down the leaking. I think some people epoxy the plugs in place when they do rebuilds. You could probaly take the carb off to get to them and pry them out (not sure, perhaps you have to have it appart to push them out) and seal with a small amount of epoxy if they look like they are leaking.
----- Original Message ---- From: Michael Hershey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: First Generation Firebird-L <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, July 6, 2008 11:38:25 AM Subject: Re: Fw: [FGF] Overheating Problems 1969 Firebird - Do I need a new Radiator? First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... I had only water which was dumb - the old radiator did have some nastiness at its bottom insides. The new coolant with the new radiator looks very nice - no nast color - so in the end I;m ok with the radiator switchout - just hoping I didnt cause any rust problems in the engine itself from the water for 4 years............... heater core is probably ok - car has no rust issues and that heater works like a still - no leaks. now my carb is leaking a very slight amount ouf gas on the passenger side at the base right where the flaps "hinge" is located. just enough to dampen the carb metal and for me to have noticed when I was trying to figure out my bog problem.. I know nothing about carbs - is this an easy fix for me or would it require a total rebuild anyway once you are into it? Note - the carb was a rebuild when i dropped it in 4 years ago - it looks brand new otherwise. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> Donations: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store/cart.mv?999999> FGF Merchandise: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> Donations: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store/cart.mv?999999> FGF Merchandise: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store>
