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Old 05-11-2020, 12:03 PM
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Carb leaking when running after spring startup

Hello everyone, I am having the trouble of gas leaking from the carburetor. After replacing the head gaskets, cleaning the water jacket, replacing a freeze out plug that corrosion on the block had allowed to fall out I finally got the motor fired up. Trouble is I now have gasoline leaking from the carb. It doesn't leak with the engine off and fuel line open but does once I start the engine. I have removed the carb with the flame arrestor attached and wondering where to go from here as to diagnosing what all could be my problem and best course of action. Any ideas?

The motor ran well last season, was winterized properly and had no fuel issues in the two years I have owned it. Thanks

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