This TINY Part Can Cause Your Generator to Leak Gas from the Air Filter [How to Fix!]

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  • This video will cover the primary reason why a generator is leaking gas from the air filter and how to fix it.
    As a general rule, a generator will leak gasoline out of the air filter due to the float needle and the seat having a compromised bond. This can be due to a deformity or tear in the rubber needle or seat, stale gas that has turned to varnish, or any debris that has gotten by the fuel filter.
    An improper seal will cause the gasoline to keep filling up the carburetor bowl and eventually overflow up into the throat of the carburetor and out the air filter.
    Replacing the float needle (or seat -- which ever one is rubber) and cleaning the housing for the seat with carburetor cleaner and a Q-tip should get you back in business.
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    @chantalhodgson9341 ปีที่แล้ว +44

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  • @johnmeadors6851
    @johnmeadors6851 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for just showing us the problem and not talking for 20 minutes about other stuff

  • @dubscheckem2178
    @dubscheckem2178 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Legitimately, Cheers for getting straight to point instead of talking about irrelevant trash to make it a half hour video. Will subscribe because of this point.

  • @Necrosintesys
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  • @haroldmarrero5770
    @haroldmarrero5770 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can't believe that this video is from 2021 and is helping me in 2024. I'm dealing with this problem and your explanation was very helpful. Thank you for the very good tutorial and explanation.

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    @user-dp6xf9kp9i 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

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  • @MrTkway
    @MrTkway 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful. Your video was the first to pop up for my question. Thank you.

  • @troymichel6740
    @troymichel6740 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks my man! This helped me with my pressure washer. Same set up pretty much.

  • @sevvenfx
    @sevvenfx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very helpful, thanks.

  • @joetheplumber5781
    @joetheplumber5781 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very good video! Thank you!

  • @TheTest2013
    @TheTest2013 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!! It was super helpful! 👍👍👍

  • @MrRoach0662
    @MrRoach0662 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learned a lot thanks man

  • @broment4307
    @broment4307 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful 👍

  • @andrewbarlow8937
    @andrewbarlow8937 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Job

  • @user-bj6lh5wf8i
    @user-bj6lh5wf8i หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks.

  • @kevinkane7170
    @kevinkane7170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it normal for the crank case to be pressurized whereby when I unthread the oil fill cap, the gas-tainted oil shoots/flows out?
    Also, how many times should I change the gas tainted oil? Drain, fill, drain fill etc? Thanks!

  • @kankorp
    @kankorp 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good talk

  • @allisnow6570
    @allisnow6570 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks mate

  • @barttraynor1220
    @barttraynor1220 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Problem solved For me

  • @steveveayo1905
    @steveveayo1905 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Video--Question for ya-- I have a 2 Westinghouse DuelFuel Generators that I use propane only. One never leaks and never has. The other one does exactly the same thing as described here. When running, it's fine, but if you turn propane on with generator OFF, the propane "weeps" slightly out the airfilter. I am 100% positive this is where it comes out. I used a sniffer. Initially, I replaced hoses and regulator. Could this be my problem as described in you video? Again, my other generator does not leak and propane is connected 24/7. Thanks in Advance!!

  • @HectorGonzalez-vr5lr
    @HectorGonzalez-vr5lr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My generator leaks gas inside that OHV cover and goes out through that hose into the air filter box and wets the air filter. What would cause that?

  • @abbaskhan3888
    @abbaskhan3888 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please sir make a video on “causes of generator overheating problem and it’s solutions”thank

  • @WecshTV
    @WecshTV ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it dangerous if there is a gas leak on my air filter?

  • @jamesmason7124
    @jamesmason7124 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a Predator 3500 inverter generator and I am getting oil in the air filter, it only has 600 hours of run time on it, do you know why

    • @HomeBatteryBank
      @HomeBatteryBank  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      First thing I would check is the oil level while the generator is on a level surface. Too much oil in the crankcase can build up too high of pressures and the oil will work its way up into the valve cover and then travel to the air filter via the breather tube (the rubber tube that runs between them). Also, running the generator on really uneven surfaces or tipping it while moving it can cause it. If that's not the case, and your engine is worn down a bit (grooves cut in the cylinder, piston rings not making a perfect seal, etc.) then you could have blowby which will be a gas/oil mist that can work its way through the same tube. That's what I can think of right now without looking at it myself. I hope you get it fixed! :)

  • @scootscoot97warlock90
    @scootscoot97warlock90 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about a brand new carburetor leaking out the air breather? I can't imagine the needle or o-ring defective?

    • @adeyemibabatunde1814
      @adeyemibabatunde1814 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      May be the needle doesn't sit properly due to dirt or the rod and float not well assembled

  • @whatnowok
    @whatnowok ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s a brand new carburetor. Now what. Gas leaking through air filter duromax xp10,000e

  • @buddishiouschess1269
    @buddishiouschess1269 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you run the generator in an emergency with this leak? What is the risk of an explosion or fire?

    • @jspee1965
      @jspee1965 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Never run a generator with a gas leak. 😵

  • @fady04
    @fady04 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The first one who liked this video. and commented on this video is me