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Ken184
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leaky float

Post by Ken184 » Mon Jan 14, 2013 9:07 am

can anyone tell me what the symptoms are for a leaky float?
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48lesco
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Post by 48lesco » Mon Jan 14, 2013 11:21 am

Usually rich-running and/or fuel leaking out the overflow. Remove it and give it a shake. If it's leaking you'll hear fuel sloshing around in there. Usually a little crack somewhere or a pinhole. Not worth trying to fix, Honda has new ones.
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