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sphooch · 08-13-2016, 04:43 PM

Ok so here is where I stand,after many tries with shims and slight bending of the float [ to keep the 5/8 in. float height ] I was able to stop the leak. I used the site tube with a 5/8 mark on it from the gasket between the 2 halves,as suggested. now when I started the engine I was getting a popping from the carb, from what I ' ve read that means the gas level in the carb is too low?? so now what do I start removing shims from under the seat?? and start over? please advise . thanks THE HOOCH

Gary WA · 08-13-2016, 05:31 PM

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You should not bend the float if possible,also jets need to be flow tested as the repo have a dome head and they need to be concave which prevents leaking. should only be 1 maybe two nylon washers under float valve.

08-13-2016, 04:43 PM	#1
sphooch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 356	31 rdster carb results Ok so here is where I stand,after many tries with shims and slight bending of the float [ to keep the 5/8 in. float height ] I was able to stop the leak. I used the site tube with a 5/8 mark on it from the gasket between the 2 halves,as suggested. now when I started the engine I was getting a popping from the carb, from what I ' ve read that means the gas level in the carb is too low?? so now what do I start removing shims from under the seat?? and start over? please advise . thanks THE HOOCH

08-13-2016, 05:31 PM	#2
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,104	Re: 31 rdster carb results Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You should not bend the float if possible,also jets need to be flow tested as the repo have a dome head and they need to be concave which prevents leaking. should only be 1 maybe two nylon washers under float valve. __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com