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Annoying 289 Carburettor Leak
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<blockquote data-quote="Rob H" data-source="post: 96375" data-attributes="member: 1913"><p>Thanks guys, did a bit of searching the forum and found a few related threads, now have a better understanding of what should be going on. There should be fuel in the bottom of the carb but only to a level that it does not overflow out the small hole in the side, obviously this would be equivalent to and governed by the level in the float bowl.</p><p></p><p>Will double check the "verticalness" of the carb and float bowl as this seems to have an effect. Also will use a little paste on the needle and check it is shutting off, also will apply a very thin smear of sealant to the washer, would wellseal do as well as Hylomar?</p><p></p><p>Hopefully if I do all this then the problem will be solved, really want to get back on the road asap, been too long!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rob H, post: 96375, member: 1913"] Thanks guys, did a bit of searching the forum and found a few related threads, now have a better understanding of what should be going on. There should be fuel in the bottom of the carb but only to a level that it does not overflow out the small hole in the side, obviously this would be equivalent to and governed by the level in the float bowl. Will double check the "verticalness" of the carb and float bowl as this seems to have an effect. Also will use a little paste on the needle and check it is shutting off, also will apply a very thin smear of sealant to the washer, would wellseal do as well as Hylomar? Hopefully if I do all this then the problem will be solved, really want to get back on the road asap, been too long! [/QUOTE]
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