This tech tip, by John Twist, was in the SOL Tech Page (wasn't one of the
listers having flooding problems at about 3500 rpm???)
OVERFLOWING CARBURETTER -- There is an unusual problem that will allow
the carb float bowls to overflow at speed. If the floats have the metal
fork, through which the axle pin passes, and if these metal tabs are VERY
worn, then the float can vibrate in a certain harmonic with the engine and
allow gasoline to pass into the float bowl, even if the bowl is full. This
results in overflowing and a distinct gasoline smell in the cockpit.
Bob
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