[AT] Super A Carb Leak

[Ben Wagner]

On 7/7/2010 11:21 AM, Will Powell wrote:
> You say once it is running it leaks? Does it leak while its running, or after?
>
> How is the float level, perhaps it's too high and you need to lower the level.
>
> Or, the float is getting hung up in the chamber, I've had floats that were bent out or in that got caught while moving... I always shake my carbs before I mount them to be sure I can hear the float moving around, If I can't hear it clanking around its usually stuck on something.
>
> Regards,
>
> Will
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Greer"<markagreer at embarqmail.com>
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> Sent: Wednesday, July 7, 2010 10:56:25 AM
> Subject: Re: [AT] Super A Carb Leak
>
> Sounds like the float is sticking open.
> Mark
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ben Wagner"<supera1948 at gmail.com>
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> Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 10:16 AM
> Subject: [AT] 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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It leaks after it is running.  During, and before, it is fine.

As for the float/ bowl level... I lowered it some, but the leak 
persists.  I have checked, and the float isn't sticking.

Thanks,
Ben Wagner