V8 Carb leak

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TC
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V8 Carb leak

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Motocraft 2 bbl.
Pours out gas around the top when I start it up. Bad gasket? or possibly too much fuel pressure from my new bad-ass fuel pump? It was carburated before.
Anyone know how much pressure is the right amount?
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A stock mechanical pump puts out 6-8 psi. So if ya put on an electric one you may need a regulator.
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Yeah that doesn't sound good. Make sure you don't catch on FIRE!

It could be a stuck float, or just too high pressure.
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Update!

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Mechanical 6-8 psi
auto pump 12 psi
= fuel overflow

$25 for a regulator

I talked to a race car guy, he said to turn the regulator down as much as possible until it chokes itself out, then go up one notch.

...just in case anyone cares
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