float level too high in the carb

carb leak around the butterfly pivot point

leaky seal on the gas tank fuel float sensor, assuming the tank is inside the cab

exhaust manifold leak

other exhaust system leak

that's all i can think of right now.
tony


Overland Blue, 1953 GMC 1/2T, 100-22, 228/1bbl, 4sp/4.10 6v, shortbed/fender side/5-window.