67 tripower front carb leaking

[Richard L.]

Went for a short 11 mile drive--without stopping anywhere just in case COVID19 was in the air!--yesterday in my 67 roadster. Upon returning and parking it in its usual spot, I smelled gas fumes. An under the hood check revealed a little gas pooling in the intake manifold (pass side) under the front carburetor. In the long ago past (10 yrs+) I've used Holley Renew Kit 37-396 for the stock model 2300-C carbs that the 427/435 engine comes equipped with. Can someone tell me where I can source these kits currently? Given lock down orders just about everywhere I thought I'd entertain myself and do a little preventive maintenance on one of the toys.
Thanks for any helpful advice and recommendation.
Stay well, safe and in your garage.
Ric

[Danny P.]

Re: 67 tripower front carb leaking

Hi Richard, I used Holley Direct, www.holley.com

[Rich G.]

[Ron W.]

Re: 67 tripower front carb leaking

I've used https://daytonaparts.com/ to rebuild my Mopar Six Pack.
Materials are upgraded to be compatible with today's fuel.

[Ara G.]

Re: 67 tripower front carb leaking

Mice, that's funny.

[Gary J.]

[Richard L.]

Re: 67 tripower front carb leaking

Thanks for the tips guys, but I checked and it's not the line. I'll disassemble the carb and take a good look before ordering just in case it's only gaskets. I have plenty of 2-barrel leftover boxes. As for the Daytonaparts folks, it seems that they only sell sets (of three, I'd guess) and require individual carb numbers (on the air horn) not just the generic 2300 model. I didn't know it made any difference for a kit--sheeesh!

[Timothy B.]

Re: 67 tripower front carb leaking

Richard,

If the car sat for a while sometimes the boosters will drip until gasoline swells the needle. The fuel will drip from the boosters on to the throttle blades and run out the side then drip on the intake manifold. After a day or so when the needle seats all the problems go away.

[Richard L.]

Re: 67 tripower front carb leaking

Timothy,
I like your diagnosis best 'cause it needs no help from me! Tomorrow I'll dry the little puddle, wipe the manifold clean and start it up. If it doesn't drip any more I'll drive it a few miles and see if it heals itself as you suggest it might. Will be reporting back.
Thanks to all.
Be well.
Ric

[Richard L.]

Re: 67 tripower front carb leaking

Timothy and All,
Good news: front carb no longer leaks. Wiped down the manifold with carb cleaner, started it up and let it run for about 15 minutes while closely watching. No drips or leak of any kind. Checked after shutting down and still dry. So, it self healed as forecast by Timothy. Now, could you be more specific as to what needle you're referring to--is it the float needle? Define "boosters" please, I don't know what they are. And, finally, yes, the car had been sitting for almost two months on ethanol free fuel, but Of course that has nothing to do with the drying of little pieces inside.
Thank you guys for all of the good advice.