Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): carby on a 14hp b/s, overhead valve engines, pivot pin

Question
Hi there,2 weeks ago i noticed feul comming out of a small pipe at the front of the motor just to the left of the on/off switch. I took the tank off, lifted the top off the carby & the float needle had slipped out of the slot at the back of the floatarm which is curved. How is this possible? The same thing happened again yesterday. It's filling up the piston bore with feul which is mixing with the engine oil. Any ideas on how to overcome this problem ? Thanks mick

Answer
Hello Mick:

Send me the Model and Type or Spec Numbers Off the Engine, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. The Model Numbers May be Stamped Into the Blower Housing (metal engine cover) Above the Spark Plug. Many horizontal shaft, overhead valve engines have these numbers stamped into the OHV rocker cover. However, on certain overhead valve powered generators, the equipment manufacturer installs a decorative chrome rocker cover OVER the Briggs cover. If your engine has a decorative cover, it may be necessary to remove it in order to locate the Model, Type, and Code. You can Also Use this Site Addy; http://www.briggsandstratton.com/maint_repair/BS_modeltypecode.pdf for Assistance in Locating the Model, Type and Code Numbers of the Engine. Is the Float Pivot Pin Broken or Missing? Thanks.

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John

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John