flooding engine with gas

[tinkertoy]

I have put a kit in a 18 hp briggs and stratton carb,its the carb that has the back fire mechanism on the bottom,2 screws holding the bowl on whats causing this to fill the engine block with gas?Thanks in advance.

 

[Pumper54]

Sounds like the needle/float is sticking in the open position, you might want to remove the carb/ bowl and see what is going on.
Tom

 

[Briana]

Welcome to LawnWorld! :welcome:

We moved your thread to the Small Engine & Mower Repair forum.

 

[Mikel1]

Yeah I would check the float needle and float. Did you replace the needle seat?