1983 Chevy Celebrity WHAT COULD THE PROBLEM BE

1983 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
49,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MLCAMPOS
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THERE IS A STRONG ODER OF GAS COMING FROM ENGINE. HAVE HAD TROUBLE STARTING CAR AND NEED TO OPEN CARB TO GET IT STARTED. BURNING A LOT OF GAS.
Apr 25, 2008 at 8:23 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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how is your fuel pressure and regulator?
Apr 25, 2008 at 9:54 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there, have the needle and seat in the carby inspected as it my be flooding. This is the valve that shots the fuel off from the pump to the carby and is located internal in the carby.

Mark (mhpautos)
Apr 25, 2008 at 9:54 PM
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