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dmaxweb · 07-04-2010, 07:35 AM

Three problems, three fixes, no more carb leak!
1. Replaced bad float valve...still leaking
2. Added a second float valve gasket to lower the float level...still intermittent leak
3. Took off again and found that the gasket was too wide at the front of the bowl and the inside edge was creating a 'lip' that would sometime catch the float. Trimed gasket flush with inside of casting...problem solved.

Gary Gregory · 07-04-2010, 07:37 AM

Sometimes its the simple things that drive us crazy !

john in illinois · 07-04-2010, 05:44 PM

Good information. Thanks

James Rogers · 07-04-2010, 05:49 PM

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Actually, you should be able to run the carb without a gasket without a leak except for sudden starts and stops which would slosh the gas. This is if the float is properly set.

Good info about the gasket and float interference. I would never have suspected that.

07-04-2010, 07:35 AM	#1
dmaxweb Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 510	Carb Leak Fixed! Three problems, three fixes, no more carb leak! 1. Replaced bad float valve...still leaking 2. Added a second float valve gasket to lower the float level...still intermittent leak 3. Took off again and found that the gasket was too wide at the front of the bowl and the inside edge was creating a 'lip' that would sometime catch the float. Trimed gasket flush with inside of casting...problem solved.

07-04-2010, 07:37 AM	#2
Gary Gregory Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryville,Tn Posts: 302	Re: Carb Leak Fixed! Sometimes its the simple things that drive us crazy !

07-04-2010, 05:44 PM	#3
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,184	Re: Carb Leak Fixed! Good information. Thanks

07-04-2010, 05:49 PM	#4
James Rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Asheville,NC Posts: 3,104	Re: Carb Leak Fixed! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Actually, you should be able to run the carb without a gasket without a leak except for sudden starts and stops which would slosh the gas. This is if the float is properly set. Good info about the gasket and float interference. I would never have suspected that.