[6pack] Gas in the oil?

[John North]

So in this case the leak goes right down from the pump and into the
crankcase, not through the carbs?    But that wouldn't cause the hard
start and no idle, right?

John North

On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 5:25 PM,  <Btp44 at aol.com> wrote:
> John-If you still have the stock mechanical pump, there is a good chance
> that it is the source of the gas in the crankcase. Either through a hole in
> the diaphragm of the seal around the diaphragm. When the tank is near full,
> the level is above the fuel pump and maybe the carbs. You might also take
> the domes off the carbs to see if they are leaking from a stuck needle
> valve. A shutoff valve mounted before the fuel pump is a good idea for
> preventing leaks during storage as well as a theft deterrent.
> Berry