Rochester 1 barrel carburetor leak - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67GMCcampercruiser · 10-30-2018, 05:23 PM

I put a carb kit in this Rochester 1 barrel carburetor and it's leaking around the gasket which seals the 2 halves. Is there some type of gasket maker silicone stuff that would stop the leak?

geezer#99 · 10-30-2018, 06:57 PM

Lower the float level.

**Steeveedee** · 10-30-2018, 07:40 PM

Bam! Done!

67GMCcampercruiser · 10-30-2018, 07:56 PM

Well that would be easy enough. I'll try it. Thanks

**Jason Banks** · 10-31-2018, 09:39 PM

Are you guys serious? Is it as simple as that? Mine leaks out the top parts seal and I have a rebuild unit that doesn't run very good that came with a double gasket there...but I didn't leave it on long enough to see if it leaked also. I just figured my gaskets were cheap...

geezer#99 · 10-31-2018, 09:42 PM

Just a logical thing to do!

**Steeveedee** · 10-31-2018, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Just a logical thing to do!

Indeed! Double gaskets is an ate-up solution to a leak, if the float level is too high. That will change the float level, but also the metering rod calibration. Who rebuilt that carb?

**jabborabbo** · 10-31-2018, 10:41 PM

You should also make sure that the bowl and horn flanges aren’t warped from too much tightening over the years...old Rochester B carbs are known to have that problem...and don’t just flatten them on emery paper on glass...there is a thin sealing ring that you’ll sand off.

These guys were very helpful when I rebuilt mine:

https://www.carburetor-parts.com/Roc...03_p_2743.html

68panelman · 11-01-2018, 10:04 AM

I purchased a new rebuild kit from Mike's, but have yet to install on my 67's B model Roch. Mine is very temperamental when it does leak, usually it's seasonal and hasn't leaked in the past year, yea, strange, hence the carb kit remains in the bag, in the glove box.

10-30-2018, 05:23 PM	#1
67GMCcampercruiser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Riverton, Manitoba Posts: 67	Rochester 1 barrel carburetor leak I put a carb kit in this Rochester 1 barrel carburetor and it's leaking around the gasket which seals the 2 halves. Is there some type of gasket maker silicone stuff that would stop the leak?

10-30-2018, 06:57 PM	#2
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,749	Re: Rochester 1 barrel carburetor leak Lower the float level.

10-30-2018, 07:40 PM	#3
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,747	Re: Rochester 1 barrel carburetor leak Bam! Done! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

10-30-2018, 07:56 PM	#4
67GMCcampercruiser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Riverton, Manitoba Posts: 67	Re: Rochester 1 barrel carburetor leak Well that would be easy enough. I'll try it. Thanks

10-31-2018, 09:39 PM	#5
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,626	Re: Rochester 1 barrel carburetor leak Are you guys serious? Is it as simple as that? Mine leaks out the top parts seal and I have a rebuild unit that doesn't run very good that came with a double gasket there...but I didn't leave it on long enough to see if it leaked also. I just figured my gaskets were cheap...

10-31-2018, 09:42 PM	#6
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,749	Re: Rochester 1 barrel carburetor leak Just a logical thing to do!

10-31-2018, 10:41 PM	#8
jabborabbo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Podunk, Texas Posts: 773	Re: Rochester 1 barrel carburetor leak You should also make sure that the bowl and horn flanges aren’t warped from too much tightening over the years...old Rochester B carbs are known to have that problem...and don’t just flatten them on emery paper on glass...there is a thin sealing ring that you’ll sand off. These guys were very helpful when I rebuilt mine: https://www.carburetor-parts.com/Roc...03_p_2743.html __________________ "It is hard to search for a black cat in a dark room, particularly if it is not there. Especially if this cat is smart, brave, and polite." Sergei Shoigu, Russian Minister of Defense Last edited by jabborabbo; 10-31-2018 at 10:48 PM.

11-01-2018, 10:04 AM	#9
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,458	Re: Rochester 1 barrel carburetor leak I purchased a new rebuild kit from Mike's, but have yet to install on my 67's B model Roch. Mine is very temperamental when it does leak, usually it's seasonal and hasn't leaked in the past year, yea, strange, hence the carb kit remains in the bag, in the glove box.



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