[AT] Super A Carb Leak

[Mark Greer]

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


> 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