Posted December 5, 201410 yr comment_459889 Hey y'all. Sorry, I don't know much about forum ettiquette as this is the first one I've joined.The guy said that everything under the hood was perfect, but after driving it for a week, I'm seeing that the carb intakes are leaking gas and the gaskets leading into the engine are wet with gas as well. I'm kind of a novice (at the Forum thing as well as owning a datsun/working on my car) so any pointers would be appreciated! I really want to do the car justice! - Josh Info: Original Engine - 90k miles Idle - 1500, sometimes dips down to lower 1000s Anything else that's relevant? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50555-260z-triple-weber-carbs-are-leaking-gashelp/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 5, 201410 yr comment_459892 Can you post some pictures? Sounds like it might be running rich and you could have a broken/leaking intake/exhaust gasket. Once everything's set up properly you should have a steady idle around 800rpm. How bad is the leak? Chuck Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50555-260z-triple-weber-carbs-are-leaking-gashelp/#findComment-459892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 5, 201410 yr comment_459896 Welcome to the group triple group - hope you like to read! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50555-260z-triple-weber-carbs-are-leaking-gashelp/#findComment-459896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 5, 201410 yr Author comment_459903 Will post the pics soon (Thanks Chuck) - and WOW, good to know about the RPM! It was idling at 2500 before my dad retuned the carbs a bit - gave me the stink eye as soon as he stepped in the car and saw the tachometer. After it's been turned off, regular drops can seen falling from the carbs - definitely smells like it's running rich. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50555-260z-triple-weber-carbs-are-leaking-gashelp/#findComment-459903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 5, 201410 yr Author comment_459904 Welcome to the group triple group - hope you like to read!....sounds like hours of pure excitement. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50555-260z-triple-weber-carbs-are-leaking-gashelp/#findComment-459904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 5, 201410 yr comment_459911 This retired firefighter says, "Get a good fire extinguisher!" Gas leaking from the carbs falls directly onto the exhaust manifold. Be very careful about this issue. Good luck. Cheers, Mike Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50555-260z-triple-weber-carbs-are-leaking-gashelp/#findComment-459911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 5, 201410 yr comment_459921 http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41332-understanding-a-weber-side-draft-carburetor-through-a-fictional-supposition/ http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/44512-setting-weber-dcoe-fuel-level-with-caliper/ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50555-260z-triple-weber-carbs-are-leaking-gashelp/#findComment-459921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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