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    Fuel dripping on first start; then less, then stopped

    Quadruple checked the leak location. It's not the rubber hose going to the IP; I can see that. I can see most of the steel line connections to the IP; no visible leaks there. I've narrowed the leak location to under the IP biased toward the driver's side; seems to be right under where the...
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    Fuel dripping on first start; then less, then stopped

    Thanks for the tip on using the lounge pad; will save some arm bruising. However, I used the rag technique suggested by Hasdrubal and it shows the leakage is from under the IP; way towards to front end of the "valley". Thus, I conclude it must be the IP or the throttle shaft that is leaking.
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    Fuel dripping on first start; then less, then stopped

    The rag diagnostic technique worked to perfection; showed dripping from under IP. Thanks again Hasdrubal for this practical approach to confirm problem location.
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    Fuel dripping on first start; then less, then stopped

    Great tip on using the rag Hasdrubal; thanks so much, will give it a go. By the way, took truck around the block for first tour; fuel dripping that I thought had disappeared turned into semi-flood.
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    Fuel dripping on first start; then less, then stopped

    I started my new-to-me M1009 from GL; fired right up. Then found a pool of diesel on ground under bell housing. "Valley" under intake manifold wet with fuel but could not find source of dripping. After searching this great site, assumed it was bad throttle shaft and/or IP seals. In the...
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