Leaky float?

But I'm still having problems, to the point I decided that a good carb cleaning was in order. The carb wasn't particularly dirty, but I noticed the float has some liquid inside. I can hear it. I looked for leaks, but can't find any. I'm assuming the float should be completely empty, yes?

There's not enough liquid to prevent me from reassembling the carb, so I did. I'm having the same problem as someone else who recently posted, in that the fuel won't stop flowing. I suspect the float's "neck" either bent slightly from the rebuild or the liquid inside is causing it not to float enough. Possible?

Dave

I've had success in the past with a simple Loctite repair. Heat the float to evaporate the trapped gas (hair dryer or a couple of hours in the sun). Just flow a little Loctite (the thread locking type -- red, blue or green will work) around the seam. The capillary action of the Loctite will find the gap and seal it. Wait a day for good measure, wipe off any excess and reinstall. Loctite sets up in the absence of air.

The different color of the Loctites relate to their holding strengths. Not really an issue here, however the green color is the "wicking" type designed to secure threads already fastened. It might work better than the others, but I've had good luck with them all.

Good luck,
David

If you can find the hole, and if it is not too close to the solder joint that hold the "horseshoe" bracket on, it is easy to repair.

Heat it with a hairdryer or on top of a stove until all the gas vaporises and is driven out. This may take a half hour. Let it cool completely, then buff the surface right at the hole. Solder hole shut with the smallest soldering iron that will do the job - you're looking for a tiny dot of solder, no more.

Suggest that you not use acid flux, this will remain inside the float and rot it out again. Rosin-core electrical solder will work just fine and leaves a non-corrosive residue.

llater,

llamas