Once again I need to take this off [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
There is something holding hte float up.
Even when the engine is running it overflowes out the drain tube [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
Anyone have a reason why before I start tearing it apart?
Would like to know something common to look for if possible.

thanks

 

Make sure that there isn't a piece of debri between the needle and seat. I tonly take a small piece to keep it open and the fuel will keep on flowing.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]

 

What do you think about adding an in-line filter?
Thinking about a clear one to check it.

 

That might not hurt. Just make sure that you get one with relatively low restriction as I believe that the fuel is only gravity fed into the carb.

 

this happened twice to a buddy of mine and he started adding like a teaspoon of castor oil to his fuel tank when he filled it and since then he has had no problems

 

Took it apart today and found deposits [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
Had some in the float seat [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
some in the bowl [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
I think it was from the last time I took the bowl apart in the field [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
We used a liquid gasket fluid to 'set' the oring into place since it kept falling.
This oring was covered in the same type of depsoits as every where else [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]

Tried a filter [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] NOT recommended.
Well, at least with the two different type of filters I tried.
NO fuel once running.

 

Your tank has a fuel filter in it, so an in line one probably wouldn't have helped. Also the deposits are probably caused by either water in your fuel (white looking) or leaving fuel sit in the carb too long (brownish yellow looking).

I would be very carefull using any type of liquid gasket on that o ring, for two reason. One, gas could eat it up, or two, if some of it stops up your seat valve you could have more problems.

The best thing I ever found to clean the deposit in the carb is steel wool. If its in the seat valve, or any other brass pieces, use fine steel wool. Elsewhere the coarse is ok.