One cylinder floods with gas

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by o---o

I took the carb off to check the float, needle, and seat. While the carb was off the motor and the float bowl off the carb I wanted to confirm that the needle and seat actually would shut the fuel off, so I connected the gas line to the fuel pump and cranked it and gas poured out the bottom, lifted the float and it did shut off. I did it just as a test to be sure everything was working right since I suspected my gas soaked float was the problem. Just peace of mind before reassembly.

Ok, but keep in mind holding it up with a finger is completely different from floating on gas.....

[o---o]

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Turns out it was the float, everything is good now. I ran less than a minute though because there was a lot of gas mixed with the oil.


The float being bad turned out to be a good thing. The engine started and ran 4 seconds then quit. While diagnosing that problem the ignition switch broke, so I needed to order a new switch. While removing the ignition switch I noticed that the engine moved quite a bit, sort of as if it were mounted on rubber. That's when I saw that it was missing the 2 rear engine mount spacers and bolts. The starter had been going out for a few years, so it seemed like a great idea to pull the engine and replace the starter, make new engine mount spacers, and replace a few of the shroud bolts that had become misplaced through the years. When I took out the cv joints they contained dried and cracked grease, so I cleaned and regreased them. After putting the engine back in I was finally able to crank it and determine I had a problem somewhere in the carb. Quite a bit of time and money for a float, but I was able to perform some much needed and overdue maintenance and really learned a lot about ol Cubby.

Thanks to everyone and this forum for all the great information it contains


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[Sam Mac]

Sounds like it is getting some much need TLC and that it is in good hands. Holler if I can help. Saving one Cyclops at a time.

[ACecil]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Sounds like it is getting some much need TLC and that it is in good hands. Holler if I can help. Saving one Cyclops at a time.

X2!

[o---o]

Thanks guys! I'll get some pics of it posted once the weather breaks and I get my yard (weeds) mowed down. I haven't mowed for 2 weeks... got it running today but couldn't mow because it rained all day.