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Old 04-24-2024, 08:39 PM   #17
OutlawDR
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Default Re: Carburetor leaking

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Originally Posted by Banditorama View Post
I just went through this with my old carburetor.

Like everyone else is saying, first off make sure the float is good. I had set the float height on mine to the correct spec was still getting leakage. I ended up replacing the needle with one of those viton-tipped needles as well as the seat and that ended up fixing my problem. The original needle was all metal in mine
Thanks. The float valve that came in the carb when I got the car was a viton tip and I got more leakage with that valve than an all metal replacement. I'm giving it another go tomorrow with a new float and new shut off valve, so hopefully that does the trick.
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