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Re: Re: Your carb should NOT leak......Carb 101
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Posted by Ben in KY on February 03, 2004 at 12:24:29 from (192.76.82.89):
In Reply to: Re: Your carb should NOT leak......Carb 101 posted by Why do they leak?? on February 03, 2004 at 12:00:23:
It is generally the float valve. Could be because of gum in the carb, a bad float valve, sticky/binding/worn out float hinge pin, or bad float. This is assuming the carb was put back together right the last time. It could also be dirt/rust in the gas causing the needle valve to stay open or a leak around a line or something going into the carb. I have learned by experience to fully clean and service the carb anytime I have to work on one, otherwise you will probably have ongoing problems with it.
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