(quoted from post at 06:30:58 04/18/17) So which is it? Set it or don't set it?
I've had grizzled old timer experts tell me that setting the needle is the only way to do it, and grizzled old timer experts tell me that setting the needle ruins it.
In my experience it doesn't really matter. They all leak to some extent no matter what you do. I've cleaned, I've polished, I've cleaned again, I've set, I've cleaned one more time, I've not set... Drip drip drip...
(quoted from post at 10:29:50 04/18/17) LOL a small screw driver that fits between the float up rights is all it takes
(quoted from post at 06:21:38 04/18/17)
The needle and seat BOTH need to be cleaned with aerosol carb cleaner, and then blown dry before installing. If the needle is not clean, it will leak.
Seat it with a hammer only if you have a strong desire to buy another needle and seat.
(quoted from post at 13:03:33 04/18/17) What do you "thoroughly clean and dry" them with?
Obviously carburetor cleaner and a shop rag is not the correct method to use. I've cleaned, cleaned, cleaned, can't detect any sort of residue on the needle or seat. Needle feels like rubber. Seat feels like brass. Still leaking. Drip drip drip... %$#@!
(quoted from post at 21:10:10 04/17/17) One of a couple thing can be your problem.
#1 seat is not tight enough or you forgot the gasket under it
#2 the float is not set as it should be or it sticks as in hits the float bowl sides.
#3 the needle is one of the new rubber tipped ones and if it is you need to put a set in it by putting the needle in the seat and then tap on the needle a few times. Then pull it out and you should see a ring in the rubber tip and that is what is called a set
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