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I think my 1990 mercarb had a clip holding the needle to the float. if i can find a pic of the rebuild i did years back ill post itOh this carb doesnt use a clip to hold the needle to float...
Thinking of other carbs...
If you did really pay $11 for a carb kit what did u expect?
is the float hanging up on the baffle that slides into the airhorn ?
Last night I just was testing the needle and seat, so I put the top of the carburetor upside-down, turned the pump on, and there is no leaks. I even left it overnight pressurized with some fuel like that and when I came out in the morning to it, it still had fuel pressure. But it always ends up flooding when I put the two half's back together, so basically when I can't see what is happening. First time I put the half's together, it flooded, float was to spec on all the heights, so I adjusted the float level way more then it says on the sheet. Then for once it didn't flood, held it for a good 30s then I emptied the bowl to make sure... And it flooded again... so either I'm doing something really wrong, or this carburetor is really just junk. I would just buy a new carb to solve my problems, but that's expensive and I have a limited budget of not spending money if I have to.
Did you install a new float?
Is the old float brass or black foam?
If the float is brass and has a hole in it, the carb will flood over...
If the float is black foam and saturated it will not be buoyant enough to close the inlet needle.
If i remember correctly, When ordering a carb kit you need to order by the carb number.
Do you have the carb id number? It is on the casting of the carb
If we can sort out which kit is correct (if by chance the one you ordered is incorrect) we may be able to make some progress. (assuming that the previous comments about the float prove not to be the problem)
I do not like the looks of the seat and how it does not appear to sit flush on the washer. It may be the picture but it does not look right to me.
The carb number should look like these...
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Send me the carb...all your parts. I will rebuild it for free, just pay return postage. I'll send you some food and water too. You guys have been brutalized.
Yes, get that oil out of there. I'll be right here....been here for eight years. Spending more time on the forum now since I'm retired and it's winter too.