Gas leaks straight through carburetor and out of the air filter

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maglax

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• May 26, 2013 / Gas leaks straight through carburetor and out of the air filter

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Right now my problem is gas leaks straight through carburetor and out of the air filter of my craftsman 143.414232 motor/ tecumseh tvs11556016a motor.
Any help appreciated.
If you need more information please let me know.

 

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• May 26, 2013 / Gas leaks straight through carburetor and out of the air filter

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maglax said:

Right now my problem is gas leaks straight through carburetor and out of the air filter of my craftsman 143.414232 motor/ tecumseh tvs11556016a motor.
Any help appreciated.
If you need more information please let me know.

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I have one of these doing the same thing, but haven't tore into it yet. I suspect a carburetor float issue.

 

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• May 27, 2013 / Gas leaks straight through carburetor and out of the air filter

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Problem is that the float seat has expanded and the float needle cannot shut off the fuel flow. Fix, remove the carb, clean and install a new needle and seat.