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Re: 914 carb leak

Subject: Re: 914 carb leak
From: David DeFord <davedeford@attbi.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 08:10:35
> I have about 1.7 hours on my 914 engine and have had it up to 
> 4,000 rpm so 
> far. I just discovered today that the starboard carburetor 
> has leaked some 
> fuel into the catch bowl that sits underneath. I have the 
> hose connected to 
> that bowl and it has evidence of fuel.

We used a flourescent dye in the fuel when we were looking for leaks in
N135TD, and we found stains all around the choke housings on the sides
of both carburetors.  Tightening the screws eliminated further leakage.
Maybe the factory left yours even looser.

Dave DeFord



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