8n carb has gas pouring out bottom

ricky wingard · May 29, 2010

Have replaced points/plugs/condensor/new fuel bowl but can't get started gas running out of bottom of carb.

Paul Janke · May 29, 2010

It about has to be the float not closing the needle valve. Something is probably not allowing the float to swing up. It could also be a damaged needle or seat.

old · May 29, 2010

You have 2 problems. #1 your flooding the engine and that will keep one from running. #2 you have a problem with the carb unless of course you are choking it a lot. Float maybe sticking or the needle has dirt/rust holding it open. You need to pull the plugs out and clean them.dry them off. Then tunr on the gas, count to 50 and then turn the gas back off. Try to start it. If it fires up open the gas up and if it keeps running then you may find your problem is gone at least till next time but if it happens next time you also will know how to start it

Gary in da UP · May 29, 2010

I noticed the same thing on my "37 WC today, loosed the gas cap and problem solved, heat of the day and a non-venting gas cap pressureizing the tank and overpowering the float.

36 Coupe · May 31, 2010

You forgot the float with gas inside it.Very common problem.

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