Fuel pouring out of airbox

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  1. Havit

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    #1 Havit, Oct 26, 2015
    I started her up , she sounded a bit lumpy but run ok, when i switched her off , fuel poured out of the airbox, im guessing its a float stuck, but could it be a vacume issue??
     
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    #2 Tigcraft, Oct 26, 2015
    Err Wayne, better check oil too as is can run both ways. Bit like giving your engine a shit load of aspirins to thin it's blood!! "Sniff it out" Eric
     
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    #3 Havit, Oct 26, 2015
    Sound advice Eric, Thanks
     
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    #4 sprintdave, Nov 1, 2015
    Did you sort it mate? my money was on the floats, quite a common problem
     
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    #5 Havit, Nov 1, 2015
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    I think its sorted itself out its not done it since, i start her every day and no petrol? It may of been because the bowls were empty of petrol for a while and as you say they got a bit stuck. It seems like its ok now, i have not taken her out yet,but i will strip the carbs if need be . Thanks for asking Dave
     
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    #6 sprintdave, Nov 1, 2015
    On some carbs there are O rings that can cause a similar problem with age and the effects of ethanol. Bloody modern fuel. Am I the only one who feels modern fuels should be better than the old stuff, not worse??
    Hope the problem is fixed mate. Take care
     
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    #7 Havit, Nov 1, 2015
    I have a new set of 0 rings ordered as someone told me the same as you just have so your spot on Dave, i agree about fuel,it dont make any sence.
    Thanks again Dave for your advice
     
  8. thebiglad

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    #8 thebiglad, Nov 1, 2015
    Paying 3% less for only 90% of petrol - how does that work?
     
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