Gas leaking from small engine carburetor

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  • @mgten40
    @mgten40 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for this video. It also helped me with my chipper machine from yard machines. The carb float was a little too low. Fixed it up and my chipper is working like a horse and I don’t have to wait for someone to take long repairing it. You saved my butt for the fall leaf season.

  • @josephchlewicki8005
    @josephchlewicki8005 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Because of Your Video…..I believe my gas leak is now gone; the Float Pin needed tweaking!
    The float on my carb is brass; so I cleaned up with steel wool-also and Thanks to You The Problem is Solved !!!!

  • @jonathanbormann5077
    @jonathanbormann5077 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dude you totally saved me. Mine was not the tab but the float is old and metal and was full of gas. I wouldn't have even thought to check this. Thank you much. Thankfully I had another snow blower for spare parts and was able to switch out the float and now it works great.

  • @a1930ford
    @a1930ford 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    FiY only: If you take a bread twist tie and burn away the plastic coating, it works just fine in cleaning the carb. Hold a match or lighter beneath the twist tie and it will pretty much instantly burn right down and leave a small wire there to use in cleaning out that vent hole in the carb.

  • @philjerome9795
    @philjerome9795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have been using a welder tip cleaning tool for small engine carbs. They work great and have several diameter cleaning wires. The wires are knurled and do a terrific job on clearing out the hardened crud from the emulsion tubes and jets.

  • @chey2guy
    @chey2guy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Commenting to say you saved my ass. New to carburetors and I took mine off my generator, cleaned it, put it back together. Ran great with a super bad leak where carb mounts to manifold.
    Watched you explain how your float is supposed to work, great explanation. I installed mine backwards so the pin wasn’t plugging the hole. All great now, no leak.

  • @a1930ford
    @a1930ford 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FYI only: Some companies that sell gas-powered edgers will say that if you unscrew your gas tank lid, it often helps release the back pressure that may be causing a gas leak at the carb. Not really sure that this is totally correct for all these issues, but it is claimed by them in their troubleshooting instructions..

  • @stevehunt613
    @stevehunt613 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That worked on my pressure washer! Thank you.

  • @KL-jr1qd
    @KL-jr1qd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    After tearing apart my carb twice with it still leaking, your tip about widening the metal tab worked perfect.Thanks so much!

  • @slickwillie3376
    @slickwillie3376 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My Snapper self-propelled always has an empty tank after a week of non-use, even though I park it full. So there was no obvious leak, but it must be a very slow leak. I'll have to do some more checks.

  • @mikesmovingimages
    @mikesmovingimages 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful. Thanks.

  • @robcam6557
    @robcam6557 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!!! Fixed my generator thanks to you!

  • @mg-gn2in
    @mg-gn2in 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THANK YOU That fixed my snowblower .

  • @rosh4005
    @rosh4005 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You flipping legend thank you !!!!

  • @michaelleblanc3210
    @michaelleblanc3210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My throttle linkage is messed up. Do you cover the springs on any vids?

  • @antonior6194
    @antonior6194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man, I would've gotten a cup or something to collect that gas 🤣

    • @raccoon874
      @raccoon874 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      or a straw

  • @paulnavara7127
    @paulnavara7127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting video! Thanks!

  • @adamjurrens1897
    @adamjurrens1897 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good shit Boss !!

  • @bkilpatr100
    @bkilpatr100 ปีที่แล้ว

    So, is it normal for fuel to leak out of the intake side if you over-prime the engine? My fuel leaks when I prime, but it does not seem to leak when I don't prime and/or the engine is running.

    • @JLafix
      @JLafix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes normal when priming

  • @jamesjordan7460
    @jamesjordan7460 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a new carb for my generator and the fuel filler tube was positioned wrong so I tweaked with my pliers so leaks at fuel tube and carb....is there a sealant I can use to reseal? thanks!

    • @JLafix
      @JLafix  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure if any sealant for plastic or rubber will hold with gas.

  • @philiphorner31
    @philiphorner31 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seat made of rubber? They swell and hold float needle up draining tank.

  • @ancienttechnology7337
    @ancienttechnology7337 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've got one with an 8 hp Briggs and Stratton. The carburetor bowl is pinned on and I can't figure out a way to get it apart to try and fix it.

    • @JLafix
      @JLafix  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I stopped cleaning the carbs because they are dirt cheap to buy new, @ $15. You can find on Amazon.

    • @ancienttechnology7337
      @ancienttechnology7337 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JLafix it cost me $20 for this one. I did find them for $13 but I didn't trust the source or want to wait for their shipping or lead time. I just bought the one on Amazon that said free 2 day shipping.

    • @JLafix
      @JLafix  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ancienttechnology7337 it's 99% of the time the carb in my experience...bolt that booger on your back in action

  • @alexischavez9205
    @alexischavez9205 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    should i replace my carb if gas is leaking out of my primer bulb, thanks ahead of time.

    • @JLafix
      @JLafix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The primer bulb and hose can be replaced separately

    • @alexischavez9205
      @alexischavez9205 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JLafix thx man

  • @mikepowers7829
    @mikepowers7829 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do you buy your carburetors Thanks

    • @JLafix
      @JLafix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amazon...dirt cheap

  • @tg9754
    @tg9754 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You mentioned a new card is $13. Where can we get one for that price?

    • @JLafix
      @JLafix  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazon

  • @TheBruceDickenson1
    @TheBruceDickenson1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can you buy carburetors for these? The place near me wants $60

    • @JLafix
      @JLafix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Get the model number go to a site like jackssmallengine.com to get part number then plug that part number into Amazon. Something should pop up

    • @TheBruceDickenson1
      @TheBruceDickenson1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JLafix thank you. I ended up rebuilding the carb and now she doesn’t leak but that’s right on.

  • @michaelleblanc3210
    @michaelleblanc3210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!!!

  • @spindrift32
    @spindrift32 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi can you tell me where I can order the carb please Thanks

    • @JLafix
      @JLafix  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I get all my carburetors from Amazon. The 8 horse Tecumseh carburetors are $13.

    • @spindrift32
      @spindrift32 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JLafix thank you they want 50 buck here

  • @michaelleblanc3210
    @michaelleblanc3210 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do you get carbs
    from?

    • @JLafix
      @JLafix  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazon is where I get carbs and as far as the Springs go I don't think that I have a video on that sorry

  • @SkittlesBoris
    @SkittlesBoris 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My carb is leaking fuel from the vent hole in a stream until the tank is empty.

    • @JLafix
      @JLafix  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      New carbs are cheap

  • @gregorypierce6703
    @gregorypierce6703 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    what size are the bolts holding the bracket to the carburetor that the cover is bolted to? anyone?😊

  • @frerecampbell9291
    @frerecampbell9291 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The hose clamp is missing from the black hose meeting the metal.

    • @Jake-tq2vr
      @Jake-tq2vr ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't think they create enough pressure. But mine is the same

  • @gregorypierce6703
    @gregorypierce6703 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    my bad, the bolts at 10:22 !

  • @laughway9477
    @laughway9477 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lemon balm