When I removed my carb (2100 2V), the recess on the left side of the intake was full of gas. It doesn't go anywhere as far as I can tell but I don't think it should have been full of gas. I just fired this engine for the first time a few weeks ago. I rebuilt the carb about a year and a half ago and it sat until the recent engine break-in. Does it sound like the float was sticking? Before I started the engine, I filled the float bowl through the vent on top of the carb. I may have overfilled it. Any idea on how the gas got in there? Is it abnormal for that recess to be full of gas?
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I ran into this identical problem with my 67 - 289 2v. I would be interested to know if you solve the problem and how. I have been "watching" mine. I narrowed mine down to a warped spacer that wasnt sealing with the gasket. I changed the spacer out with new gasket and it seems to be ok - havent pulled it in a month or so - weather got to cold! Hope this helps.
I think it happened before I pulled it off. The gasket between the intake and spacer was soaked and stuck to the intake. It had only been on for about 3 weeks. The accelerator pump almost seems to "dump" gas rather than "spray" gas. That might be my problem. Or the fact that I may have overfilled the float bowl when I filled it through the vent before initial startup. I used a "zoom spout" oiler and put two full bottles in. It filled it up to overflowing. Probably too much. I bought a thicker gasket and mounted the carb yesterday. I have a few more pieces to put back on the engine before I can fire it up again. I'll leave the reason for another post 
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