My experience is somewhat similar. My carb leaks, but only when installed in the plane. Three good mechanics each tried to stop the leak and found that the carb doesn't leak on the bench but always leaks when installed in the plane. A drop per second seems a bit high but my recommendation is to live with it or expect to spend a lot of money trying to fix it.
The problem with leaving it alone is that you cannot know what the float level is set at. I developed a method of testing the level with the engine running. Replace the drain plug with a hose nipple and attach a 10' length of clear hose to it. Route the hose up along the side of the float and then out along the wing. The level in the hose will be the same as the level inside the float bowl and with the end outside the propwash, the static pressure in the hose will not be affected. My carb uses the steel needle but the problem is the same with the delrin needle. Good luck, Bob Condon __________________________________________________________________________ ______ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________ Enlighten your in-box. http://www.topica.com/t/15
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