My new Air Filter issue

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If the carb leaks and most do you won't have a disaster waiting to happen. Small price to pay to protect your vehicle.

This is not directed at the poster but at the general problem of a leaking carburetor.

If the carburetor leaks it is a problem.

If the carburetor float valve does not seat, fix it.

If the gas shut off valve does not shut off fix it.

By not fixing the problem you are courting disaster.

I have seen the results of a fire in an engine compartment with a leaking carburetor and an air filter. The cause of the problem is not the air filter it is a leaking carburetor.

If you chose to not install an air cleaner on a leaking carburetor you are not fixing the underlying problem, if it leaks fix it.