Carburetor Issue

Skipanellin · Post by **Skipanellin** » Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:28 am

So .... I removed the carburetor from my M38, and found the manifold to be completely full of gas - right to the brim. Anyone have any thoughts on that one?

thanks,
Skip

ROBCDN3 · Post by **ROBCDN3** » Sun Nov 05, 2017 12:15 pm

Hi. Skip. Maybe a stuck needle valve , float with a hole in it so it will not float or the float on the pivot pin is hanging up and will not float and shut the fuel off in the bowl. Cheers Rob M38a1 CDN3C

mdainsd · Post by **mdainsd** » Sun Nov 05, 2017 12:58 pm

At any rate, NOT good for the engine. Pul the dip stick and check level, and then smell for gasoline contamination.

Once you find the flooding problem, Id recommend changing the oil and filter (if equipped).

Skipanellin · Post by **Skipanellin** » Mon Nov 06, 2017 6:40 pm

Ah - good call on the oil. I hadn't thought about that.

oilleaker1 · Post by **oilleaker1** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 6:30 pm

Your carb needs a kit and check for cracks--------NOW!

Skipanellin · Post by **Skipanellin** » Thu Nov 09, 2017 4:17 pm

Well the carb has been re-built and is back in. Just need to change the oil yet and we'll see how it goes. thanks guys.