Craftsman 3.5HP Edger - Gas Leak

gibbywmu

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Hi All,


This is a brand new carb....but seems to be leaking some gas out of the fuel intake. There is a small detacheable piece that the fuel line is connected to. It is barbed, and the fuel line is held on by a small hose clamp. I recently replaced the rubber fuel line hose, as it had some cracks in it and was causing leaks. Now it appears its definitely leaking from that piece.


Should I just take the carb back off, then wrap a little bit of plumbers tape on that piece to stop it? It's not leaking very much.........maybe a few drops every couple of hours, but just want to take care of it.


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bertsmobile1

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You replace the entire elbo.
It may or may not have an O ring.
Generally if you move it too much when replacing the fuel lines it will start to weep.
 
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