1983 Chevy Truck gasoline

1983 CHEVROLET TRUCK
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WILLIE BROWN
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1983 Chevy Truck V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I have an chevy camaro and i gust had an used engine put in out of a 83 chevy truck it is a 350 small block. the engine is losing gasoline from the carb, the lower block under the water pump and shooting it out of the hose that conects to the carberator please could you give me some advice thanks.
May 30, 2009 at 1:02 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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The hose is probably cracked due to age, replace it and carb. fuel filter. Look for any other loose connections.

You can buy bulk gasoline hoses at autoparts stores (usually sold by the foot). Make sure to get regular gas line NOT fuel injection hose, which is $4-5 a foot.
May 30, 2009 at 1:08 AM
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