We have another 5 HP techumseh and have done lots of work to it. including the cleaning the carb.
We noticed just recently, right where the atmosphereic port is on the side and top of the carb (left of the choke) gas is peeing out of the port,
whether the engine is running or not. Obviously, it's more pronouced when the engine is off.
We haven't replace the carb kit yet as everything 'looks' spotless and the needle valve and seat 'look' equally in great shape.
We're wondering what the cause is for that leak?
The term 'atmospheric' explains what it's supposed to do as a breather for too high or too low differences in pressure.
We also saw in some of the diamgrams where there is a check ball. If it's damaged or missing that could explain things.
All that aside are we looking at a new carb body? or is there a simpler fix.
We've seen this port before many times but this is the first time we've seen it pee (if you will)
We noticed just recently, right where the atmosphereic port is on the side and top of the carb (left of the choke) gas is peeing out of the port,
whether the engine is running or not. Obviously, it's more pronouced when the engine is off.
We haven't replace the carb kit yet as everything 'looks' spotless and the needle valve and seat 'look' equally in great shape.
We're wondering what the cause is for that leak?
The term 'atmospheric' explains what it's supposed to do as a breather for too high or too low differences in pressure.
We also saw in some of the diamgrams where there is a check ball. If it's damaged or missing that could explain things.
All that aside are we looking at a new carb body? or is there a simpler fix.
We've seen this port before many times but this is the first time we've seen it pee (if you will)