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Old 01-04-2014, 11:47 AM
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One of the things that is often overlooked and not mentioned is that the carb on an FE are canted towards the centerline of the engine. Those with Small Blocks don't have to contend with this. By design the carbs ARE intended to be installed "Straight Up". The canting affects the check ball in the bypass or "Exhaust" check valve in the bottom of the float bowl. Sometimes I have heard it said that lowering the fuel level a minor amount helps alleviate the dripping.
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