Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Carburetor on Tecumseh Engine on craftsman Mower, float bowl, float valve

Question
The gas keeps overflowing the float bowl and pouring out through the air intake and just drowning the engine. I have looked at the float and it seems to be woking smoothly.  where do I look next to solve the problem. It is a model 143.416012 engine.

Jerry

Answer
Jerry

Your float might be sinking. Take the float off and set it in the float bowl with gas and simply see if it floats. I have seen this a few times over the years.Also the needle seat is not closing off the fuel,time for you to rebuild the carburetor.It's been my experience over the years at a good cleaning will usually fix it. I'm not talking just squirting with carb cleaner. If that doesn't fix it or if the tip of the float valve is obviously screwed up, then replace them.