carb has a leak--

kesjc · Oct 3, 2018

Marvel-schebler carb leak from a ? freeze plug. Any thoughts on how to fix or get parts. thanks

Ultradog MN · Oct 3, 2018

You state you have a carb leak then go on to ask about a freeze plug.
Carb leak plus freeze plug?
Does not compute...

Royse · Oct 3, 2018

Are you talking about the sintered strainer in the bottom?
Or possibly the earlier style weep hole in the same location?
If either of these, it shouldn't have gas there to leak unless flooded.
What model tractor/carb? Does it happen all the time or only when
setting for a while? Are you turning the gas off when not in use?

kesjc · Oct 4, 2018

I made a mistake, its a Zenith carb, I will show a pic of where it leaks ( see pic)

OregonAaron · Oct 4, 2018

Sounds like your needle/seat leaks or float is stuck. Is it a small drip when the tractor is off and stored or a bigger leak while running?

kesjc · Oct 4, 2018

it only leaks when the tractor is off, did you see the picture?

kesjc · Oct 4, 2018

my mistake , its a zenith carb see pic

OregonAaron · Oct 4, 2018

I would say it's a leaky needle/seat in the carb. Pretty darn easy fix if you buy quality parts. Or you could just shut off the fuel valve when the tractor is not in use, which is a good practice anyways.

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