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Leaking Carb..choke lever?!?!?
Hi All.
I am in need of advice. Getting ready for a Sunday sail, I discovered to my horror, about 1 gallon of gasoline in my bilge. I have a late model A-4 with Series 68 carburator. I traced the fuel leak to somewhere in my carb. I have never taken off or maintained my carb since I purchased from PO two years ago. I am on an Ericson-29 so my access to the carburator side of the engine ranges from extremely tight to nearly impossible to reach. (I will post some photos soon.) I shut down my fuel valve at the fuel tank, soaked up what gas I could and shut off my electrical system. After some 2 hours of observation and the use of mirrors, I came to the conclusion that the fuel leak seams to be coming from the Choke Lever. I thought it would be coming from the 1/8 pipe scavange tube connection or a gasket higher up, but no, it seems to be from the Choke Lever shaft/plate. I am on the verge of removing my carburator all together, bring it home and address the leak issue (If I can). Does anyone have experience with a leaky carburator in the Choke Lever area? Does this sound possible or right? Thanks Matt |
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