05-25-2014, 09:56 AM | #1 |
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Gas leak
Hello, looking for some assistance with a leaky carb. Suddenly its developed a gas leak seeping from where the choke rod enters the body. Before I remove and disassemble, I thought I'd ask for some hints or advice on what I might be looking for. Or what would cause the carb to leak from that area. Recently I had removed the tank for repair and that required removal of the choke rod. The carb was not leaking before that, and other than the rod being disconnected, nothing else was moved or changed on the carb.
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05-25-2014, 01:23 PM | #2 |
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Re: Gas leak
Is the hex shaped valve tight in the carb. body? I had a loose one last week and every time I richened the GAV the valve tried to unscrew itself from the carb. and the carb did leak, after tightening no more gas leak. Also check float level and needle and seat.
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05-25-2014, 05:46 PM | #3 |
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Re: Gas leak
There are two different sizes for the hex, so be sure to use the correct wrench, or you can round off the hex edges.
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05-25-2014, 07:24 PM | #4 |
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Re: Gas leak
It is posssible the casting is cracked. Bob
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05-27-2014, 01:04 PM | #5 |
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Re: Gas leak
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