Crappy carburetor

[Corkygroundhog]

Hello, I just bought a doodle with a 5hp powersport for 325$. Not much is wrong except for the carb leaking. It runs and everything but it leaks when it's not running. Anybody have an idea of what the problem is?:shrug:

 

[buckeye]

Needle seat needs relacing or the float in the carb has a hole.

And welcome to OldMiniBikes.

 

[Corkygroundhog]

Thanks. ill probably just order a new carb when I get my jack shaft but for now ill take a look at the float

 

[buckeye]

You have a picture?
Carb just might need shinin up a bit. Save ya some cash for a header.:thumbsup:

 

[roccosbike]

Those engine's run way better with a Tecumseh fully adjustable carb swapped out with the original.:thumbsup:

 

[Corkygroundhog]

I'll take a pic tomorro morning. I hope it's just flooded from being on its side in the truck because it was fine when I tested it out.

 

[buckeye]

Oh, you left that part out:doah:

 

[toomanytoys]

Oh, you left that part out:doah:

Important information is important?

 

[The Restore Kid]

HAHA!!... also another thing to look for when a carb leaks is the bowl seal.. if the bowl has been overtightened, some times the bowl doesn't press down on the gasket hard enough, because the center area of the bowl is smushed in a little..