62 FI Fuel Leak

[Todd Pollock]

I am gathering fuel on the intake of my 62 and it appears to be coming from a weephole on the botton of the plate where the high pressure drive comes off the distributor into the FI unit. Is there a gasket at the end of the high pressure drive cable that can go bad. It is not a streaming leak, but it is constant and has gathered a good amount of fuel over the past couple weeks. It only leaks when under pressure, or at least when running and the for a while after shut down. Any advice on how to correct gladly welcome.

Todd.

Sorry my desriptions are so poor. Let me know if you need me to clarify.

[William C.]

Re: 62 FI Fuel Leak

I'd start by looking at the seal on the pump shaft. and/or replacing it if it has not been replaced recently. Generally a new pump shaft is also required as the seal generally has created a groove in the shaft before it starts leaking. Kits are available including shaft and seal to repair this.

[Mike E.]

Re: 62 FI Fuel Leak

Bill is right on, as usual!

[Dave S.]

Re: 62 FI Fuel Leak

Bill,

Mine is "weeping" a bit. Only enough to get the gas smell but no drips yet. Is that a normal condition????

[William C.]

Re: 62 FI Fuel Leak

No, "Normal" is no leakage at all thru that seal. I have seen "minor" leakage go to "catastrophic" in a very short period of time, so the seal is a good item to keep fresh every few years.

[Todd Pollock]

Re: 62 FI Fuel Leak

Thanks for the help Bill, I will work on getting that seal, and soon!! Weird thing is that is doesnt leak much when driving, not that it makes it ok.

Todd.

[Dennis C.]

Re: 62 FI Fuel Leak

Clup's advice should be followed before you restart your engine. Fire and fiberglass are not a good mix.

[Verle R.]

Re: 62 FI Fuel Leak

I would not assume little or no leak when driving. Engine heat and air flow would serve to evaporate the gas rapidly so it would not accumulate. Gas vapor around a hot/running engine may not be a good combination.

Verle