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rivermate01

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Fuel Leak from float drain
« on: April 01, 2012, 05:54:14 PM »
I have a MXU 375 and a fuel leak is now visable around the carb float drain. Can anyone tell me how to fix this?

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Re: Fuel Leak from float drain
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2012, 12:53:10 AM »
Empty the fuel tank.
There are gaskets that may have gone bad. Pull the carb, and take it apart to see what is happening. It may just be loose screws
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Re: Fuel Leak from float drain
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2012, 01:08:52 PM »
If there is fuel coming out of the float bowl drain, check to see that the drain screw is tight...
But it doesn't need a heavy hand on the screwdriver.

Another posibility is that the needle valve is not shutting off.  Then a new needle valve is needed
unless there is an obstruction that keeps the valve open.  You can try tapping on the carb with a wooden mallet.

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Re: Fuel Leak from float drain
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2012, 03:59:08 AM »
Mary K, Can I use your post as a copy paste? I think Lots of things here could be fixed with a mallet...
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