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Old 06-25-2021, 05:55 PM   #6
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Default Re: Throttle shaft leak after shut down

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Originally Posted by mfirth View Post
My carb that Charlie did for me was perfect. But, at times on a hot 85+ day, when I shut it [8BA] down, I would get trace amounts of fuel on the shaft ends. This poor excuse for gasoline percolates so easy & runs everywhere leaving the bowl half empty. Also majes for harder starting.
I’m lucky I have a gas station within walking distance that sells non ethanol fuel, it cost more but it works better in my flathead.
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