View Full Version : tecumseh carb on 3.8 hp leaks


allen9258
05-03-2008, 11:11 PM
i have cleaned and rebuilt this carb about 4 times it is a throttle free design and i am unable to stop it from leaking it is not a fast leak it is a very, very slow leak that if u fill the tank it will drip out overnite need help to sort this out, can u also direct me to the proper site that deals with tecumseh carb rebuilding because i can not figure this one out.

jsouth
05-03-2008, 11:40 PM
Need model type of engine,if it is a float type carb.did you install a new needle and seat.The seat goes with the smooth side up.Also if the float is brass,shake the float to see if you hear gas inside of it.If so it has a small leak and needs to be replaced.Hope this helps.

Jerry

mak6
01-27-2009, 11:25 PM
Check the vent hole. It is probably plugged making the fuel syphon when the engine is shut off.

Lawnmowertech
01-29-2009, 11:05 AM
Need model type of engine,if it is a float type carb.did you install a new needle and seat.The seat goes with the smooth side up.Also if the float is brass,shake the float to see if you hear gas inside of it.If so it has a small leak and needs to be replaced.Hope this helps.

Jerry
those metal floats were replaced with plastic floats same part # but different style of float