Re: GPW carb fuel leak

From: Brent McClearen (brent@multipro.com)
Date: Wed Feb 16 2000 - 16:23:28 PST


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Your carb float level may need to be re-set, and you most likely have a
leaking seat on the inlet needle valve which is controlled by the float bulb
level. This allows the fuel pump to push a bit more fuel than the engine
needs.

Shadetree Mechanic

Original post:

> I just drove my 44 GPW with a "REBUILT" carburetor I purchased this summer
> and noticed that when I turned the engine off it started to drip gasoline
> from the carb. It is hard to tell exactly where it was dripping from.
>
> Any tips on correcting this would be appreciated, since I know nothing
about
> the insides of these things!
>
> Dean
> ______________________________________________________



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