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Re: CARB FLOAT BOWL LEAKING

To: pjhorne@mail.utexas.edu (Pat Horne),
Subject: Re: CARB FLOAT BOWL LEAKING
From: LJordan704@netscape.net
Date: Mon, 03 Jul 2006 12:13:32 -0400
Pat,
I thought the brass floats would be more durable than the plastic. I think they 
are more expensive though.
Linda
68 1600
Pat Horne <pjhorne@mail.utexas.edu> wrote:

>David,
>
>You may either have some crud holding the needle off its seat, or you 
>may have a float that is leaking. Pop the cover off of the float bowl an 
>take a look at the float. If it is brass, order a replacement, whether 
>you need it now or not - you will. If you find black plastic floats, it 
>is probably something keeping the needle from seating. If you have brass 
>floats, take them out and shake them. If you hear something sloshing 
>around inside, it is bad. Replace it.  I bought some new brass floats 
>several years ago, only to have them start leaking within a year. 
>Replaced them with the plastic floats and have not had any trouble 
>since--at least not with the floats!
>
>Peace,
>Pat


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