�65 FI fuel leakage

[Michael G.]

No sooner got home from Duntov judging than one of the nozzle blocks on my ‘65 is showing signs of fuel leakage. No liquid is evident, but there is significant staining on the base plate below the driver’s side rear nozzle block. I’ve driven it about 3 hours since it was completely clean, with a slight fuel smell in today’s 40 minute ride .

I can tighten the nozzle block bolt, but I don’t know the torque spec (if any). Any advice would be great.

[Don H.]

[Mike M.]

[Michael G.]

rotate the brass fitting on top the nozzle itself, counterclockwise just enough to free it up finger loose, then gently retighten the brass fitting with a short (less than 4" long) open end wrench. don't over-torque on the brass nut or u will split the nut and then you will have a significant leak. gently mike, gently tighten the nut. mike.

[Don H.]

rotate the brass fitting on top the nozzle itself, counterclockwise just enough to free it up finger loose, then gently retighten the brass fitting with a short (less than 4" long) open end wrench. don't over-torque on the brass nut or u will split the nut and then you will have a significant leak. gently mike, gently tighten the nut. mike.

good practical advice from someone who has been there, done that, for a good many years.

[Michael G.]

good practical advice from someone who has been there, done that, for a good many years.

[John D.]

[Michael G.]

[John S.]

[Michael J.]

WillyAtWork.jpgI agree Fuelie John, but my fuelie guru is Bill Wilhelm, he has done 4 for me and he knows all there is to know about Rochester FI units. Here he is at work.....

[Michael G.]

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