Carburetor fuel issue

[Brokeoldman 2]

I have a 211-5. I just put on the new carburetor. Engine fired right up, the first time in a long time. Now when I turn the gas on, it POURS gas out of the carburetor overflow hole. I hate to think that I have to take a look at the float and needle being brand new. Is that what I'm in store for? 

[richmondred01 2,237]

Is it a China knock off or a correct Briggs carb?

[Brokeoldman 2]

It a knock off that I bought on Amazon. 

[richmondred01 2,237]

8 minutes ago, Brokeoldman said:

It a knock off that I bought on Amazon. 

That’s your problem.

Do you have your original carb? 

Edited July 30, 2022 by richmondred01

[Brokeoldman 2]

I do have it. When I took it off to clean and rebuild there was some thread damage to where the fuel connector screws into carb, so I figured it was trash. I don't have the means or know how to fix that I don't think

[richmondred01 2,237]

I would take the china one apart, carefully, (because many of the China carb gaskets aren’t interchangeable with the correct Briggs parts) clean it and inspect the float and needle. 
 

[Wheelhorse#1 1,667]

Yep those knock offs are tempting,cheaper but in the long run not worth it.

I know some have had luck with them, it’s a crap shoot I guess.

[Handy Don 12,233]

The float valve is not closing when the gas fills the bowl.

 

Could be the float is not pivoting freely on the hinge.

Could be the valve is wedged in its bore and not moving freely or the valve pin has dislodged.

Could be a bit of debris preventing the valve tip from seating properly.

Could be the tab on the float that pushes the valve upward is bent downward and not able to fully close the valve.

 

Check out a few youtube videos on cleaning carburetors for small engines to get a feel for what to look for and how to fix it.

Good luck!

[Wheelhorse#1 1,667]

If the float is brass, shake it make sure it doesn’t have gas in it.I had one do that.

[Handy Don 12,233]

54 minutes ago, Wheelhorse#1 said:

If the float is brass, shake it make sure it doesn’t have gas in it.I had one do that.

Rare happening, but yep!

 

[JCM 9,177]

On 7/30/2022 at 8:09 AM, Brokeoldman said:

It a knock off that I bought on Amazon. 

to  and good luck with your carb.

[micro_meteor 14]

14 hours ago, JCM said:

to  and good luck with your carb.

So who's got a good replacement float with both tabs intact??? I need one also.

[ri702bill 8,327]

18 hours ago, Handy Don said:

Rare happening, but yep!

 

Fuel logged brass floats ARE repairable, for the most part, It is a tedious process to find the leak, get the fuel out, and solder it closed - that is the REAL fun - it is a closed pressure vessel at the point and will try to spit the solder out at you... been there, done that. Might be better off getting a replacement??

[wallfish 17,011]

5 hours ago, ri702bill said:

23 hours ago, Handy Don said:

 

Fuel logged brass floats ARE repairable, for the most part, It is a tedious process to find the leak, get the fuel out,

Here's my method. Dry it off completely then roll it around to spread the fuel inside. Look for the wet spot as the fuel will seep out of the hole. If you warm the float, the heat will expand the air pushing the fuel out so tilt the fuel to the hole. Once it gets real low on fuel in there, Light it on fire. It will continue burning with a flame about the same size as a bic lighter does. The flame heat expands the air inside so it keeps pushing the pressure out and it keeps burning. Do NOT let it get too hot as it can melt the existing solder. (guess how I know) It may take a burn or three but depending upon how much fuel actually got in there.

Clean that hole area very well. Be quick with the re-solder and cool it quickly to limit the spit.

[ineedanother 1,369]

1 hour ago, wallfish said:

Here's my method. Once it gets real low on fuel in there, Light it on fire.

But we absolutely don't advocate the removal of safety switches.  

Edited August 11, 2022 by ineedanother