Didnt see it in the search.. Subtle fuel leak

[SupremeKing84]

Whats up guys, Its me the new kid on the block again, you guys have been a great help.. so i noticed a strong smell of gas for a while and passed it off as this is a carbed car, so its normal.. well today i started the car and got under the hood and well i saw some dripping coming from the fuel line going into the carb.. i took a pic of where its coming from, Didnt try to tighten yet as my wrenches are at home.. But if tightening doesnt work any how tos on fixing this?

 

[truracer20]

Is it coming from the fitting or above the fitting?

 

[SupremeKing84]

Below the fitting, just took a pic of the location

 

[SupremeKing84]

Below the fitting, just took a pic of the location

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When i say below i mean from the fitting and dripping down

 

[truracer20]

I was just asking because in the pic the airhorn gasket looks like it may be seeping.

If it is the fitting leaking and tightening doesn't help it then you'll need to unscrew it and check the nylon gasket to see if it's missing or cracked. You have to unscrew the fuel line from the fitting first. Some fuel filters used to come with the gasket, I'm not sure if they still do or not. If you look in your local auto parts stores Dorman and HELP sections They usually have them. It is this part here, http://quadrajetparts.com/rochester...ittings-inlet-fitting-gaskets-pack-p-124.html

 

[pontiacgp]

Since you just got the car why not take it off to see why it's leaking and change the fuel filter at the same time

 

[SupremeKing84]

Since you just got the car why not take it off to see why it's leaking and change the fuel filter at the same time

Because i dont want to break it lol, Or lose the spring for the fuel filter lmao.

 

[truracer20]

Nothing to break. Your fuel line looks in good shape. The spring is a decent size and hard to lose if you know it there. Go for it. You will lose some fuel and you can either use something like an aerosol can lid that doesn't have a vent hole or use some absorbent rags to catch it. I always used both. Just remember it is gasoline and is flammable.

 

[pontiacgp]

You won't break anything, once you get the fuel line off the housing will turn off by hand once you loosen it a bit. So you can easily find anything you do drop put a rag or a work shop towel under the housing

 

[SupremeKing84]

15mm wrench correct? None of my tools are with me besides, screwdrivers, ratchets, and sockets + extensions, just want to grab what i need on the way if anything. All my wrenches are home