[AT] small engines

[Cecil R Bearden]

We discussed small engines last week.    I am now trying to figure out 
what happened to a nearly new briggs & stratton engine on a diaphram 
suction pump that I use when I have to repair a water line.  The fuel 
was cut off and run out.  There was very little fuel in the tank.   I 
needed it today and I filled the tank with fuel and  could not start 
it.  I dropped the fuel bowl on the carb and found it full of white 
powder.   The float was packed with white powder.  In addition the fuel 
tank was half full of water.   I use the premium gas in all my small 
engines.  I cannot figure out where the water got into the fuel tank, 
and also what happened to the carburetor.  It is so corroded, that half 
of the aluminum is gone. I used it only 4 or 5 months ago.    What can I 
do to prevent this?   also where can I get a cheap carb.  Briggs wants 
about $50 for one.  These days that is probably cheap.
Cecil in OKla






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