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Forddan · 07-09-2019, 08:23 AM

Hi

I have a very small carburetor leaking (fee drops/day). I have read many threads and I know what will be the steps to follow to find the cause.

I also think that my gas shutoff valve probably is not closing as it has to.

Because the car is running very well as it is now, I would like to leave the carburetor work for the winter season. When car is not driven.

In the meantime, this is my question:

Is it good or bad to park the car, close the shutoff valve and allowed the engine to used the gas left in the carburetor?

I drive the car every week. I would do that for the overnight or full week parking only.

This could also help me to identify if my shutoff valve is not working well. I assume that, if after the carburetor was emptied, then start to leak, means that gas went to it during the week as a consequence of a faulty gas shutoff valve.

Thank you !!!

07-09-2019, 08:23 AM	#1
Forddan Senior Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Westford, MA Posts: 195	Gas Shutoff/empty carburetor for overnight/long term parking. Hi I have a very small carburetor leaking (fee drops/day). I have read many threads and I know what will be the steps to follow to find the cause. I also think that my gas shutoff valve probably is not closing as it has to. Because the car is running very well as it is now, I would like to leave the carburetor work for the winter season. When car is not driven. In the meantime, this is my question: Is it good or bad to park the car, close the shutoff valve and allowed the engine to used the gas left in the carburetor? I drive the car every week. I would do that for the overnight or full week parking only. This could also help me to identify if my shutoff valve is not working well. I assume that, if after the carburetor was emptied, then start to leak, means that gas went to it during the week as a consequence of a faulty gas shutoff valve. Thank you !!!