my lawn tractor has a 11Hp B&S Engine. I just rebuld the carb now when i try to start it keep's pop pop pop it seen it is trying to start but it won't. the spark plug keeps getting wet with gas there is new breather element breather hose. this dam engine is pissing me off it will not start what can I do I had tried to adjust the float several time still no luck will not turn over . How can I find out if the float is bad or do they go bad so what should I look thanks


Sal

 

Take the float off. shake it. does it sound like there's gas in it? If so, It is bad. If your plug is getting soaked with gas, it is most likely either the float or the needle, or both.

 

Hello: Spanky

If you rebuilt the carb, are you sure the fuel adjustment screws are set to the orginal settings? If the plug is getting wet, could be the fuel screws are set incorrectly.

As mentioned by cheese, the float could be damaged or have a pin hole in it. Remove it and shake to verify if fuel is inside it. If so, it must be replaced.

Another possibility could be a leaky fuel needle seat. Did you replace that also? If so, be sure it's seated correctly and fully. If it was not replaced, replace it.

The float level must also be set. When the carb body is upside down and the float, needle and seat installed, the float must be level. If not, adjust the tab to make the float level.

Read the other postings and replies offered on this topic of carb repairs and adjustments in the RECENT & ARCHIVES postings, within this forum, for additional help & information on this subject.

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