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I really don't have any overheating problems and I'm using the stock mechanical fuel pump.  This morning before I started it I took off the filter and looked down into the secondaries.  I noticed that inside the void where the counterweights run on the outside of the bore, gas was puddled on both sides.  I dried it up with a rag and took it out for about a three hour cruise.  I checked it when I got back and it was still dry and there wasn't the usual smell of gas after I shut it down.  It's got me stumped.  I guess I'll just keep and eye on it and see how long it takes it to accumulate again.
Oh yeah,  I did snug down all the screws on the carb top before I left this morning.  Maybe that was my problem, although they only tightened about a quarter turn.

Gary

Sean,
I just checked NAPA's site and they show a rebuilt unit with the cap for around 18 bucks plus shipping.  If you can get them to get you one locally, it would still be cheaper than Carpenters,  I know they're real proud of all their stuff.
check this out:  http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/NAPAonline/search_results_product_detail.d2w/report?prrfnbr=15516071&image_view=Left+Side

Gary B

You might try NAPA or a local salvage yard.  Dennis Carpenter sells one for 16.50 with gasket on their web site at //www.dennis-carpenter.com
That's what came stock on my 64 Ford.
Gary B

Anyone else have this problem...

I was not impressed with mine either. Messed with the idle mixture several times and its either Rich, or idles rough, no in between.

Worked with the float level twice because I keep smelling Gas. I can pull in the driveway, pull off the air cleaner and find the entire secondary area wet with gas. Never have got it to stop, and as soon as I figure out what I did with the bolts for my Qjet, the Edelbrock is going elsewhere.

I have the same problem with my Edelbrock 600 cfm.  When I shut the engine off there's a strong smell of raw gas.  I pulled the airfilter off and the secondary area was wet with gas.  Anyone have any idea what is causing this?  I guess I need to check the throttle plates also, because it's idling rich and won't adjust out.

GaryB :cry:
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