Well, I took the leap about a week ago and purchased my first Triumph, a 1976 TR6, so I'm a total newbie with these cars. So I've encountered my first problem, a significant gas leak coming from the carburetor. I have receipts from the PO that indicate both carbs were rebuilt by a shop that specializes in Triumphs about 3 months ago. I have ordered a rebuild kit and done some basic research on carb removal. My question is based upon where i believe the leaks are coming from near the bottom of the carburetor, do I have to do a total carb rebuild or is something else going on that would cause this mess. I also noticed gas coming from the vent in the flange where the air cleaner attaches. Unfortunately my short video of the leak is too large for this forum to post it.
Significant Carb Leak
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Well, I took the leap about a week ago and purchased my first Triumph, a 1976 TR6, so I'm a total newbie with these cars. So I've encountered my first problem, a significant gas leak coming from the carburetor. I have receipts from the PO that indicate both carbs were rebuilt by a shop that specializes in Triumphs about 3 months ago. I have ordered a rebuild kit and done some basic research on carb removal. My question is based upon where i believe the leaks are coming from near the bottom of the carburetor, do I have to do a total carb rebuild or is something else going on that would cause this mess. I also noticed gas coming from the vent in the flange where the air cleaner attaches. Unfortunately my short video of the leak is too large for this forum to post it.