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Expert: John C. Bridgers Sr. - 6/5/2006


Question
Gas drips from the carberator with the engine off. The carberator is the float type. What would cause this to happen and what can I do to correct the problem? Thanks.

Answer
 Hello Wes:

 The Fuel is Leaking by the Needle and Seat in the Bowl. Your Best bet is to Install a Cutoff in the Fuel Line and Use it Whenever you Finish using the Mower. I have had to install cutoffs on all Bowl Type Carb Engines for the Past 3 Years. Im Not Sure if its the Parts or the Craftsmanship; but within 90 day after Rebuilding Carbs and Putting on New Carbs. I Still have to Put the Cutoffs in the Fuel Line. Hope this Helps.

 Good Luck

 Respectfully

 John

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John C. Bridgers Sr.

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Small Engine Service Center Co-Owner - ATVs, Mowers, Trimmers, Snow throwers, and Many Other Small Engine Operated Equipment. I can answer questions pertaining to Most Small Engines (Air and Water Cooled) and their Associated Equipment as well as Lawn and Garden Equipment, e.g. riders, tillers, trimmers, cement mixers, chainsaws, etc. I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.

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I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.

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Technical College for Gasoline and Diesel Engines. This was a Full Course on Complete Dis-assembly and Repair of ALL Components pertaining to Engines, Transmissions, Rear Ends, Electrical. I Found the Small Engines to be Interesting because they are Small and Simple.

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I have worked on small air/water cooled engines for 34 Years. I performed warranty work for Lowes of Wilson and other retailers in the area. I Own a Yard Maintenance and Certified Small Engine Repair Service Center.

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