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Synchro909 · 12-01-2017, 04:53 PM

To have a pool of fuel on the floor, obviously both valves are leaking.
To remove the valve under the tank, drain out the fuel first, undo the line to the firewall and then the valve. Have a rag handy to catch the few drops that will come out. I again suggest you use the repair kit I gave a link to earlier - they are great. While I was in there, I'd make sure the pencil filter is in place before reassembling. Fixing that valve might stop the carburetor leaking but only because no fuel will be getting to the float valve when the tank valve is turned off. Test the float valve by leaving the fuel turned on at the tank and look for a leak. I'd replace the float valve anyway while I am at it.

12-01-2017, 04:53 PM	#20
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,510	Re: Leaky Zenith carb. To have a pool of fuel on the floor, obviously both valves are leaking. To remove the valve under the tank, drain out the fuel first, undo the line to the firewall and then the valve. Have a rag handy to catch the few drops that will come out. I again suggest you use the repair kit I gave a link to earlier - they are great. While I was in there, I'd make sure the pencil filter is in place before reassembling. Fixing that valve might stop the carburetor leaking but only because no fuel will be getting to the float valve when the tank valve is turned off. Test the float valve by leaving the fuel turned on at the tank and look for a leak. I'd replace the float valve anyway while I am at it. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.