J JudyJudy Forum Newbie Joined Aug 22, 2022 Messages 1 Aug 22, 2022 #1 After replacing gas filter, a new leak is coming from a place i can not see. One suggestion was the carburetor is leaking. Does that make sense?
After replacing gas filter, a new leak is coming from a place i can not see. One suggestion was the carburetor is leaking. Does that make sense?
sgkent Lawn Addict Community Leader Joined Sep 27, 2017 Messages 2,716 Location NorCal Aug 22, 2022 #2 why did you replace the filter? You may have pulled or broken a line if the leak is new.
N nbpt100 Well-Known Member Joined May 22, 2018 Messages 367 Aug 22, 2022 #3 If your fuel line is old it may be leaking from any yanking you did to replace the filter. You need to trace where the gas is coming from.
If your fuel line is old it may be leaking from any yanking you did to replace the filter. You need to trace where the gas is coming from.
B bertsmobile1 Lawn Royalty Joined Nov 29, 2014 Messages 24,995 Aug 22, 2022 #4 Remove the carb, or loosen it and slide it back. because of epa regulations they overflow into the engine if the float valve fails The overflow hole is the breather which is on the engine side of the carb
Remove the carb, or loosen it and slide it back. because of epa regulations they overflow into the engine if the float valve fails The overflow hole is the breather which is on the engine side of the carb
N nbpt100 Well-Known Member Joined May 22, 2018 Messages 367 Aug 25, 2022 #5 Judy Judy, were you able to solve your gas leak problem?
S slomo Lawn Pro Community Leader Joined Jul 14, 2019 Messages 7,193 Aug 25, 2022 #6 Replace all the fuel lines from tank to carb. If you have leaks they need replacing anyway.