1986 Chevy Truck gas smell

1986 CHEVROLET TRUCK
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WAYNE WILSON
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Smells problem
1986 Chevy Truck V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

when i park it, i smell gas with no external leaks. it has elderbrock intake & carb.
Jan 27, 2009 at 11:33 AM
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THIS IS MIKE
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If it doestn't start easily it could be the needle and seat leaking in the carburator. if it starts ok without blubbering, then it could be the fuel pump diaphram leaking intermittantly while the engine is running. It is hard to detect the leak because it is under the frame and evaporates quickly, but the smell lingers. Definetely find the source of the gas smell before driving.
Jan 28, 2009 at 7:48 AM
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