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Why is my old school 5 HP Tecumseh leaking gasoline from the primer bulb area on the carb? Also won't start.?
This old beast usually starts on the 2nd pull, but today I noticed it had drained itself COMPLETELY of fuel and has a leak from the primer bulb area when I put some gas in. Won't start either.
Please help. Thanks in advance.
3 Answers
- StpaulguyLv 77 years agoFavorite Answer
Usually a sign of a stuck open needle/seat that allows gas to continue flowing into the bowl even though the float is trying to turn it off. Buy a carb rebuilding kit and put in a new needle and seat and primer bulb, OR just buy a new carb
- 7 years ago
Check the hose, prime bulb and the bowl for cracks or dry rot. The o-ring of the bowl could be worn bad and need to be replaced.
Source(s): 6.5 Techemseh horizontal shaft
