[AT] Super A Carb Leak

[Ben Wagner]

On 7/7/2010 4:25 PM, charlie hill wrote:
> Ben, how can you tell the float isn't sticking with the carburetor put
> together and mounted on the tractor?  Unless there is some sort of crack in
> the carb housing or the gasket is leaking there are only two possibilities,
> float is not floating up properly or needle valve and seat are not properly
> mating.   That's it, got to be one of the two.
>
> Charlie
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> From: "Ben Wagner"<supera1948 at gmail.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 3:18 PM
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> Subject: Re: [AT] Super A Carb Leak
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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
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I'll try what someone suggested and put some pipe sealant on the seat.  
That would eliminate any leak from around the seat, and that would also 
knock off one possible cause.... What options do I have if the needle 
isn't mating with the seat?

Thanks,
Ben Wagner