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warren va · 04-19-2014, 10:15 AM

My zenith carb. has a crack on the side where the choke and gas adjustment rod screw in. Is there any type epoxy or whatever that can be used to repair it that is gas proof?

thanks

Warren

johnbuckley · 04-19-2014, 10:22 AM

Probably a dreadful bodge in some people's minds ..... but I plastered over a crack in the float bowl area with Araldite ( similar epoxy to JB weld) about 10 years ago and have been running with it ever since!

Tom Wesenberg · 04-19-2014, 10:45 AM

I agree with John and would use JB Weld or a similar 2 part epoxy product.

green50 · 04-19-2014, 11:27 AM

X3 on the JB Weld product. They've always worked well for me.

warren va · 04-20-2014, 08:36 AM

Thanks all...

Warren

maxandmickey · 05-19-2014, 12:48 AM

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hi, I am new here.1930 model a. I just got my fatherinlaw model a running after 6 years of not running.after starting it up I now noticed when I turn the gas valve open,gas is leaking out from that little hole on the bottom of the carberator.it is a tillotson make.does anybody know whats up with that leak?or do I need to replace carb.it was fine,but now when gas valve is opened it pours out.any help greatly appreciated.thanks maxandmickey

Mike V. Florida · 05-19-2014, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by maxandmickey

hi, I am new here.1930 model a. I just got my fatherinlaw model a running after 6 years of not running.after starting it up I now noticed when I turn the gas valve open,gas is leaking out from that little hole on the bottom of the carberator.it is a tillotson make.does anybody know whats up with that leak?or do I need to replace carb.it was fine,but now when gas valve is opened it pours out.any help greatly appreciated.thanks maxandmickey

Internal valve sticking or stuck. Could just need to be cleaned out due to gas tank crud/rust, stuck open due to old gas, or maybe needs to be replaced.

Tom Wesenberg · 05-19-2014, 04:18 AM

This ethanol laced crap gas if famous for causing such problems. I'd take the carb apart and clean it first. I still use the original steel needle and seat in my original carb. I had to polish the needle with toothpaste to make it seal.

Growley bear · 05-19-2014, 07:32 AM

If my carburetor housing was cracked and leaking fuel I would be getting a different serviceable housing. They are not hard to find.

Chet

04-19-2014, 10:15 AM	#1
warren va Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mid Shenandoah Valley Va, Posts: 268	carburator leak fix My zenith carb. has a crack on the side where the choke and gas adjustment rod screw in. Is there any type epoxy or whatever that can be used to repair it that is gas proof? thanks Warren

04-19-2014, 10:22 AM	#2
johnbuckley Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,443	Re: carburator leak fix Probably a dreadful bodge in some people's minds ..... but I plastered over a crack in the float bowl area with Araldite ( similar epoxy to JB weld) about 10 years ago and have been running with it ever since!

04-19-2014, 10:45 AM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: carburator leak fix I agree with John and would use JB Weld or a similar 2 part epoxy product.

04-19-2014, 11:27 AM	#4
green50 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Georgia Posts: 392	Re: carburator leak fix X3 on the JB Weld product. They've always worked well for me. __________________ Gene

04-20-2014, 08:36 AM	#5
warren va Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mid Shenandoah Valley Va, Posts: 268	Re: carburator leak fix Thanks all... Warren

05-19-2014, 12:48 AM	#6
maxandmickey Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: east amherst ny Posts: 51	Re: carburator leak fix Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) hi, I am new here.1930 model a. I just got my fatherinlaw model a running after 6 years of not running.after starting it up I now noticed when I turn the gas valve open,gas is leaking out from that little hole on the bottom of the carberator.it is a tillotson make.does anybody know whats up with that leak?or do I need to replace carb.it was fine,but now when gas valve is opened it pours out.any help greatly appreciated.thanks maxandmickey

05-19-2014, 04:18 AM	#8
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: carburator leak fix This ethanol laced crap gas if famous for causing such problems. I'd take the carb apart and clean it first. I still use the original steel needle and seat in my original carb. I had to polish the needle with toothpaste to make it seal.

05-19-2014, 07:32 AM	#9
Growley bear Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 777	Re: carburator leak fix If my carburetor housing was cracked and leaking fuel I would be getting a different serviceable housing. They are not hard to find. Chet Last edited by Growley bear; 05-19-2014 at 07:45 AM. Reason: correction