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What all can cause gas to run out the carb overflow line.

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There is a bunch of things including, Hole in float, Dirty gas has left deposits on the needle and doesn't allow a complete shutoff, A damaged needle or seat, If carburetor has been taken off the float setting could be off, gas breaking down leaving a deposit on the needle or seat. Usually can be cured with a good cleaning and a new needle and seat. Check float to be sure it doesn't have a hole in it. If using 10% ETHANOL. fuel the fuel can be damaging your carburetor. I have had it eat a hole in the bottom of one of my carburetors so it does happen. I do not use ethanol fuel in any of my 4x4's anymore. May be more but good cleaning is needed.

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