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Old 10-24-2007 | 10:41 AM
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Default RE: Air bubbles between the carb and needle valve, Is it serious?


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Their on the bench I realized that the nipples for the fuel line from needle to carb were loose and that their gasket was coming out..Replaced gaskets and tightened the nipples...Problem solved.
This happens with a LOT of engines where those heavy stock paper washers are used.

Also cap screws on a new engine tend to get loose after the engine has been run for a bit.

It's a good idea to tighten everything down carefully on a new engine, after it's first tank or two.

You'ld be surprised at how often the cylinder head is loose on broken in engines.