Empty float bowl

["John Hofstetter" <hofs@domain.elided>]

I've mentioned this before, but will do it again. When I use the can
of gas for testing starting problems, or dealing with known starting
problems, I don't remove the air cleaner cover. I just pour a little
gas into the indented place in the cover around the hold down wing nut
and let it dribble in around the threaded rod. This has always worked
perfectly for me. 
John H.
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Subject: ihc-digest V6 #822
Date: Mon, May 10, 1999, 9:29 PM


Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 19:14:41 EDT
From: Howard R Pletcher <n9ads@domain.elided>
Subject: Re: Loosing Gas

You're not alone with this problem.  With mine it's about 3 days and
it's
hard to start.  I haven't figured out what the problem is, as my 78
has
the later 2 barrel carb with the integral float bowl.  Earlier ones,
which I would expect yours to be, had a problem of the gas leaking out
at
the gasket around the bowl.

You've also discovered my work-around for the problem--keep a bit of
gas
in a can nearby.

Howard Pletcher
Howteron Products Scout Parts