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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 12:23 AM
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Carb. Over Flow!!!!!!

i have a 78 2150 carb, just rebuilt and now it is over flowing from the top of the carb from the vent tube for the bowl breather, any answers to why it is doin that,
 
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 01:23 AM
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Carb. Over Flow!!!!!!

Float has a hole in it raising the level of fuel ?

Float adjustment too high ?

Too much fuel pressure?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 03:06 AM
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Carb. Over Flow!!!!!!

Float out of adjustment gets my vote.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 07:42 PM
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Carb. Over Flow!!!!!!

Maybe something stuck between the needle and seat. Also, did you rebuild it yourself, or take it apart and verify the float level yourself?
 
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