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tangocharlie1
 Post subject: fuel issue
PostPosted: Sat Jun 17, 2017 6:30 pm 
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Well today it appears that i solved one issue only to find i had another.
I have fuel appearing on top of my rear float chamber, i have replaced the hose and clips numerous times, fine when its running with no sign of a leak but as soon as i shut off, after about 5 mins a small amount of fuel starts appearing on top of the float chamber very difficult to see where its coming from but i do not think it is out of the hose.
Any suggestions please.

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 Post subject: Re: fuel issue
PostPosted: Sat Jun 17, 2017 7:15 pm 
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Out of the overflow pipe maybe?

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 Post subject: Re: fuel issue
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Out of the overflow, as the fuel starts to heatsoak, and boil

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 Post subject: Re: fuel issue
PostPosted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:32 am 
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Ok there was no obvious overflow on the rear pot, only the front one, but i found a small hole hidden behind a brass clip that is the likely culprit, not had a chance to open it up yet but guessing it's a float issue.

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