silver century carb problem...

[oceanman]

hi, just got myself a siver century seagull outboard. it has the amal two-jet carb and the problem is that when I turn on the tap at the tank, fuel starts leaking from the air intake. I have checked the float and its fine, the needle seams to be seating well, but still it drips fuel...its like the bowl is too full but I cant see why, greatfull for any help

[1650bullet]

Have you pushed the float way down. Ive made the same mistake once before. Have a look at the pic i posted up and you will see the pin in the middle pokes threw even further.There are 2 clip positions on the needle.

[oceanman]

thanks for that, but I see your float seems to be made off plastic, mine is brass and seems to have only grove in the needle.

[1650bullet]

Plastic and brass are the same in size. There should be two clip positions. Have a better look.

[oceanman]

ok will have another look and report back.

[oceanman]

definitely only one clip position on my carb, but for some strange reason its stopped leaking petrol now!...so im keeping my fingers crossed

[1650bullet]

See how you go. Keep this thread open if you have any moroe dramas with it.