[craftsmanmowerfreak]

on my 72 sears the carb leaks around the throttle shaft and drips a little gas. so i got an idea on how to prevent gas to ruin the paint on my frame. i did some measuring before i left to go shopping. i can fit a rectangular container under the carb 3 inches wide. so i knew what i could look for, and i found it. small loaf bread pans 3 inches by 5.75 by 2 inches deep. it fits really well just have to bend the lip of pan down. now i thought about it ill use velcro to hold it in place. i figure i should not have to empty it because its the normal fuel drip that all the updraft briggs have and it really dont drip much and it will dry up quick.

 

[Bill Kapaun]

Would you rather have a drip that evaporates, or be carrying an open bucket of gasoline around a hot engine?

 

[craftsmanmowerfreak]

Would you rather have a drip that evaporates, or be carrying an open bucket of gasoline around a hot engine?

good point use to drip alot more than it does now right now it seems to seep out the throttle shaft on start up. but before i took carb apart and changed a couple seals it use to drip around mixture screw and bowl body.

 

[craftsmanmowerfreak]

bill your right. sometimes i just need someone elses opinion on stuff. i think ill run her and put up with the drip and keep an eye on it i also thought about throwing a rag down there but quickly changed my mind on that because rag could melt unles i wipe the area down after running it. i really dont use it for long periods of time in summer because i really dont want to overheat the cast iron engine. it mainly gets used in spring fall and winter

 

[robert_p43]

i really dont use it for long periods of time in summer because i really dont want to overheat the cast iron engine. it mainly gets used in spring fall and winter

Do you have a problem with overheating? If the engine is clean and all the tins are in place, overheating shouldn't be much of a problem. Or is the carb out of adjustment?

 

[craftsmanmowerfreak]

Do you have a problem with overheating? If the engine is clean and all the tins are in place, overheating shouldn't be much of a problem. Or is the carb out of adjustment?

nope engine never has overheated but i dont like running it in 90 degree plus days. all air ports are clean