[Farmall] Super A Carb Leak

[Robert L. Holtzer]

On 7/7/2010 9:29 AM, Barney Van De Weert wrote:
> The needle and seat control the level of gas in the carb bowl. If it over flows
> the gas drains out of the hole by the choke. The float, needle and seat are
> probably still suspect, the fact it leaks after you run it indicates the needle
> is not seating correctly or the float is sticking and not pushing the needle
> into the seat.
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> Also if there is any dirt at all coming from the tank, it can cause them to leak
> as well. Make sure the fuel bowl is clean and has a screen installed
> correctly in it.
>
> I have had brand new needles and seats that still leaked.
>   Barney Van De Weert
> 3828 Heartwood St
> Uniontown OH 44685
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> bbvande at yahoo.com
> Cell# 330-760-5988
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> From: Ben Wagner<supera1948 at gmail.com>
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> Sent: Wed, July 7, 2010 9:16:06 AM
> Subject: [Farmall] Super A Carb Leak
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> Hello,
>
> Thank you for all the imput.  The carb leaks from the drain in the choke
> housing.  First off, if you have had the same problem and figured a  way
> to fix it, I really would like to know how you did it!
>
> Here's a clue that maybe someone more experienced than me could
> decipher.  The carb, once I rebuild it, doesn't leak.  In fact, I left
> the gas on just to check, and two hours later it still didn't leak.  But
> once I run the engine, it leaks.  What would cause this?  The float,
> though it is brand new, I tested yesterday, and it is sound.  The
> needle/ seat I tested, and replaced.
>
> Would this fact of when the carb leaks make a difference in what the
> problem is?
>
> Thanks,
> Ben Wagner
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Not sure I caught all the comments about the gas drip.  Did anyone 
mention making sure the float level was adjusted correctly?

Bob Holtzer