68 GT500/leaking Holley from secondary bowl

[ridgeter]

My 68 GT500 Holley carb developed small leak at bottom of secondary bowl area passenger side - surprise!  It drips right on top of intake where engineering part number is for about fifteen minutes after I turn off engine - about 1/2 oz. The car starts right up, idles smooth and engine strong but strong gas smell after shut off.

Carb was fully rebuilt by reputable shop few years ago but car sat awhile.

What is different? recently had carb tuned and transported from Texas to California. I found small screw sitting on the intake but I'm not seeing any screws missing. 

Wonder if it's simple fix.

[65cobra]

I am guessing you did tighten the screws   mine gasket had several cracks in it but I am thinking it was the original gasket from 69

[Coralsnake]

There are four small screws on the accelerator pump. They facd the intake manifold.

The gaskets dry out and the bowls leak if not sealed properly

[pbf777]

There are four small screws....................

    Double-Pumper? 

    Scott.

[Coralsnake]

Isnt that what the small lever on the bottom of the front bowl called???

[pbf777]

     Yeah, but I thought he said: "a small leak at bottom of secondary bowl"?   

     Scott.

[Coralsnake]

You are correct

Never mind 🤪

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[Special Ed]

Acellerator pump gaskets ( front bottom drivers side) usually are the problem with the new fuel unless u use the new(not black) gaskets but try tightening the 8 long fuel bowl screws first.

[ridgeter]

Thanks all - leak got worse so letting the pros handle it.

[JohnSlack]

Thanks all - leak got worse so letting the pros handle it.

Send it to Drew.