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Old 03-15-2015, 08:02 PM   #1
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gas leaking out of 2 bbl carb?

My gas has started leaking out of the carb and not sure why. It is a 2 bbl rochester any ideas?
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Old 03-15-2015, 08:07 PM   #2
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Re: gas leaking out of 2 bbl carb?

Float stuck? Tap on it with the handle of a screwdriver or something.
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Old 03-16-2015, 12:49 PM   #5
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Re: gas leaking out of 2 bbl carb?

Most likely a stuck float, but inspect it for cracks. Last winter was so cold here in MN, my 2 barrel actually cracked! Must have been some water in it somewhere, I went to fire it up for the first time and leaked gas all over.
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