7 replies to this topic

[lukesanders]

Hi all
Came to start my mini up today and there is fuel leaking out of the carb on the overflow pipe.

It has just had a service and new oil but the mini is not being used on a regular occurrence as I haven't passed my test yet.

Is there anything I can check or fix to help this problem?

Any help will be appreciated

Thanks

[Stiggytoo]

I'd imagine this is due to the needle valve/float in the fuel bowl. Take the top off and see what's going on.

[filski]

If sitting around just give it gentle tap on float if dnt fix then have look inside

[carbon]

Overflow is often small bit of dirt stopping the needle valve closing fully, best way to help prevent this happening is fitting a small in-line plastic petrol filter in the rubber pipe just before the carb

[olly811]

A good blast with carb cleaner in the float valve will help.

[lukesanders]

like this?

http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1438.l2649

 

does this go before the carb then?

[Tamworthbay]

It could also be a holed float. When you drop off the bowl to check the needle valve whip off the float and give it a shake. If it makes a sloshing sound its got a hole.

[lukesanders]

Took everything off and give it a clean and tidy and I've had no issues.

I've ordered a in-line fuel filter for the hose to carb to prevent any blockages in the future.

Thanks all for your help