How To Fix Your Leaking Snow Blower Carb - Briggs Or Tecumseh

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[@davidbabcock1231]

Steve is there a Way that the fuel could be coming out of both sides?? The air cleaner side and the engine side?? I see the gas leaking from the snow blower but when I did an oil change on it it looked to have some gas in the oil. I’m not 100 percent sure if there was but the oil seemed very liquidy and not as thick as when I put it in and it also had a type of sheen to the oil. I’m not sure if it could be both.

[@seanboulter9848]

Steve, great video--loved the toilet analogy! It's the first time I've understood a carb float. Your link to the Tecumseh repair kit goes to an item that is unavailable though, FYI. Be great to get an updated working one!

[@richardkenworthy9312]

Do all tecumseh carbs take the same needle and seat kits

[@greyes701]

Would this cause oil out the exhaust?

[@jeffreypinder9398]

Maryland's Eastern Shore got hammered yesterday with snow. Ran my twenty-one-year-old TroyBilt 5.5HP Tecumseh snowblower for almost two hours clearing my driveway, a few neighbors' driveways and sidewalks. Just as I was finishing up my driveway extension, the carburetor started pouring fuel. Fortunately, I was able to clamp off of the main fuel line at the tank after just filling it. The blower stayed out last night and I had to hand shovel the extra two inches of snow from my driveway this morning. Now for a carb job. Thanks for the great video, Steve.

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[@dmart3607]

Just came across this one of myriads channels on repairing stuff - and this one beats them all with that brilliant idea of beer on the side. From now on - this is my go-to channel as I can't repair a thing in the house without a beer. Go with IPA!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on buddy! Thank You...

[@rawkinrobn]

I am absolutely horrible with engines. You have saved me so many times it embarrassing. Thank you

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[@j.elliott4310]

Steve!! You have a gift for teaching! Thank you for going into depth with your explanations and analogies. The close ups are so helpful. Excellent tutorial!! 🙂

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Wow, thank you!

[@RobertTagleII]

Used the compressor to remove old needle seat...most rewarding popping sound ever!

[@carlw9009]

Grolsch was my go to beer when I was younger. Now I can’t find it in my area, (greater Boston). No matter I gave up all alcohol for health reasons but I do find your video very informative. Only thing I didn’t know was how to make sure the float is level after making the repairs. That is much appreciated and thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with us! 👍🏼😎👏

[@12ncfrank]

Once you said what kind of beer is required to do this repair, I knew I was watching the right video. Very informative, especially for someone who's never worked on a carb before. Went and checked, I've got the brass float full of fuel. Will definitely replace with plastic. Thank you very much!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

I appreciate that you found it helpful!

[@johncamesano5844]

Planning to do this job this week while a warm spell is coming.but only have Molson Golden Ale on hand. Will an ale work?> Ha Ha. Tx Steve for a great video. I will order the parts as soon as I get apart to asure where the leak is.

[@johngabrielson1969]

Thanks -- So that float is how the gas is controlled. Nice and clear now.

[@jeffreyrubish347]

I limped my 25 year old Toro along all last season. Too cold for my arthritic fingers to fix. This spring cleaned the jets and passages, runs great again.

[@davidrobbins1172]

Probably the best video I have seen bar none on small engine repair. If my knowledge of engine repair was dynamite you could not blow your nose with it and I understood every bit of that video. Thank you so much.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Wow, thanks!

[@nickz8632]

Wow, this fixed my issue on a 15yr old snowblower that had a discontinued carb. I didn’t want to have to buy an updated carb and deal with all the things that I could see that were different. Cleaned a popped these new little bad boys in and pow, everything is 100%. This vid was sooooo helpful, Ty Steve! Help us regular foke fix like the pro’s

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great job!

[@raywalz4952]

Saturated float...In 1976..on a 73 ChevVan...plastic coated opencell foam float in a Qjet 4barrel.. took apart twice...still flooded...third time noticed float was heavier than normal...replaced with used one from parts stash...set up level..reassembled...ran better than new. Thank goodness the hollow plastic floats that are used in small engines are better quality today. Best to you and yours.

[@brianmontello9074]

Thank you! I rebuilt the carb on my 5hp Tecumseh about a week ago. I initially thought all went well and it started right up on 1 pull. 1 week after storing it I noticed a fuel smell in the garage and a puddle of gas. After watching your video I pulled it apart and checked the brass float. Sure enough it was filled with gas. I replaced the float and reassembled and no leak. It runs better than it has in at least 5 years. Great video. Thanks Brian.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@robc.5745]

I know this might a little late in the game , But I had that problem with a tiller and a tecumseh engine and had to replace the float , Then it worked perfect. Steve , Your the man !

[@RobKeenan826]

Now I know Google is listening to me, was talking about leaky carb on my blower, this comes on recommendations. Thanks for posting

[@369SkinneR]

[Québec, Canada] I already understand the concept of a float and seat.. but the way you explained it gave me way more insight and less guessing of what does what. TY. Im subscribing to your channel Awesome video

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@dtomejr]

Glad to have found this video! I kept thinking it was a gasket issue! Installed all ne carb and back up and running. Also bought the needle and seat repair kit to fix the old one as a spare...

[@patrickhauser631]

This vide was exactly what I needed to fix my snow blower carburetor. Thank you for posting this!

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[@Catttrain]

I had this issue with my riding mower. Although I didn't realize at the time this was the exact same problem, I did get a carb kit and replaced all the little bits like this and that did fix it. Thanks Steve for so many great videos.

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[@eilertvonaswegen1958]

Hi Steve, My Makuni carb on an fb460v as22 is similar to the one you repaired. I removed all components, cleaned cleaned everthing, assembled it and in the end, I could not get fuel into the bowl. I'll get a Het Anker Ambrio from the fridge and go and check everything again, following your guidelines. Thanks for your great video. NEVER let your camera-man go! Greetings from your Belgian fan.

[@geyser3445]

Was working on snowblower and felt something was wrong with the seat. Really didn't think using a compressor would blow out the seat but it worked like charms. Thanks.

[@Windgumby]

Grolsh works very well for me in this situation. Thanks.

[@khalidromman1702]

thank you, I had the leak all over the snow blower. I would go and change the carburetor.

[@gnic76]

Thanks Steve, I had that problem with my snow blower two weeks ago, when I went to check it over at start of winter. Had gas in the oil, it leaked past the fuel line shut off valve and through carb. I was trying to figure out how it would have gotten into oil. Now I know.

[@derrickmcdonald7331]

Not sure that’s what my problem is, but I enjoyed the video thoroughly! Very educational and entertaining! Appreciate you going the extra mile to help those of us guys who are NOT mechanically inclined! Thanks again!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@malcolm.cfittis1062]

That was the easiest explanation, hands down. Its been a long time since I was in high school ( where I learned small engine repair) your video shook lose that information. I personally like to repair with Maclays ale .........works every time.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad it helped!

[@wildefox1478]

Great carburetor repair video Steve, when I fix leaky carbs to test the needle and seat I just use my mouth to gently blow into where the fuel line connects to the carb.

[@fransiscoscaramanga674]

i have a troybuilt 5.5 h/p snowblower leaking fuel from carburetor..........very good video, very informative, i think i can tackle this project.. you made it simple to understand. good job brutha...

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Yes you can!

[@Stevenheiny]

Worked like a charm! I didn't have a beer since my son was with me but...while we were working our neighbor stopped by with a plate of cookies. Fantastic!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Good stuff!

[@paulstir]

Steve Scotland loves you for your videos , as a noob to small engines the toilet explanation has helped me understand how the mechanics of the carb works ( forever great full for you sharing your knowledge 👌)

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Paul! Thank You...

[@paulstir]

Your welcome Steve , keep the vids coming 👍 , thank you

[@walterschilling4512]

Steve, your the best! Whenever I'm in doubt, I come to your channel to resolve the issue , Cheers.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Cool, thanks

[@ryanmartin7522]

Thank you for the fantastic tutorial, Steve! Great production with still, focused shots and thorough instructions!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Very welcome!

[@toddhurley1237]

hey. was just cleaning carb on my snowblower, put it back together and it was leaking gas bad ,watched this video and when i was blowing out the gas intake, i DID blow that seat out on the floor but didnt know it.works fine now....thanks... just subb

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great job!

[@roygiehtbrock9124]

I normally stay away from task like these! But your video makes it look easy. I found the information on how to order the needle and seat. Thanks for your help.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You are so welcome!

[@roygiehtbrock9124]

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon well today I took off the carburetor and found that I have the brass float HMMM Then I couldn't find the hole on the underside to blow out the seat you talked about so I put it all back together. So it wasn't as easy as you made it to look like. HMMM I'M STUMPED

[@Ouzelfalls]

I'm voting for Modela Negra for a carb cleaning/rebuild job. thanks for the great videos.

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[@kwedtc]

Thanks Steve, my snow blower has that problem, going to fix it.........Now it"s fixed.👍👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Excellent!

[@theajeff]

Steve - you’re the greatest.

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[@ilocke2007]

great vid steve. I really appreciate the effort you put into showing exactly what you are talking about with the closeup shots. nice video work and editing.

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[@JM-fk5hh]

Just changed the needle valve seat on mu Tecumseh carb, snowblower was surging, runs like a champ now.

[@tsdelaney]

Right on the money! Thank you as this is exactly why the carb on my Briggs a generator was leaking.

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[@jmartin897]

For my first carburetor job I did Eagle Rare bourbon neat. Nothing against beer, I love beer, I just like to drink the good stuff when I can find an excuse to hang out in my shed and work on stuff at my own pace.

[@allanpeters596]

My problem is obvious .... Wrong beer! My bad. Great video. Thanks for the info. Makes sense. My carb has an adjusting screw in the centre of the bowl. Going to order the rebuild kit and repair.

[@brianstitt4161]

Thanks Steve. You're a big help and I drink a Budweiser or at times a good bitter IPA .

[@johnt890]

Going to try on pressure washer this spring. Great tutorial

[@charleslarue7082]

I want to thank you Steve! I've used several of your videos to help fix so much of my equipment.. it's sad really. So thank you good sir, you've made some amazing videos. And as far as liquids to drink while doing repairs.. forget beer, captain and coke or jameson and 7up. you'll never mistake that smell for fuel or leftover fluids lol

[@dennisraymond4339]

Twice with Key stone beer. 15 pack. Great content sir.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@faisalbashir9842]

excellent , great video, mine was leaking into the engine side and into the oil sump. thanks .

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're welcome!

[@baddad5781]

Thanks, one of the best carb/float videos on youtube I've ever seen. Thats why I'm a subscriber.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@160sura]

Black Angus IPA works great when cleaning carburetors!

[@howardkoster4026]

Ahhh...I had an old Sears lawn vac with a Clinton engine on it that flooded a lot towards the end. I junked it because of that, and a lot of other issues it had. The chassis were the engine bolted on had broken away, so the engine was only holding on by one bolt..GREAT VIDEO!!!!

[@larry851]

Great information my snow blower been leaking every time I prime it. I'm going to order the parts and a six pack of those special carburetor beers.

[@gravelyman]

I hold my thumb over the seat hole and blow through the inlet. Yes it hurts lol. After I install seat I hold the carb upside down and blow through the inlet with my mouth. Great video Steve 👍

[@harveyroad6]

My two favorite kinds of beer for a carb job are Free and Cold. Anything but Stella Artois.

[@robertmoneypenny6028]

Thanks for that. My beer of choice is James Ready a great Canadian lager.

[@BrucesShop]

Always fun. Thanks Steve

[@splash5974]

Hey Steve, recently changed a needle and seat on a flooding Tecumseh carb. Next morning there was a nice pile of gas under the snowblower where the gas leaked out of the carb overnight. Checked to make sure everything was seated right, then noticed the plastic float was full of gas! Could hear it sloshing around. I needed the blower right away, so i drilled 2 tiny holes in the float to empty it out. Figured out that the floats are 2 piece units that have a seam running down the middle. Thats where it was leaking fuel inside. So i took my plastic welding gun and re-melted the plastic in the seam area and the 2 holes, and reinstalled. So far its holding up great! Lol Next time i see gas again, i will order a new float. But yes, the plastic ones can get full of gas inside them! Cheers

[@tfishercanadianeh8738]

Like your beer warm Steve. Great video thanks.

[@tobytollefsen8802]

AWESOMME VIDEO. i LEARNED AND SAVED ALOT

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to hear it!

[@robertnick6403]

Thanks Steve

[@배성훈-v2s]

Steve, i have a crafsman as secondary, bought used, always leaking, i will tackle next spring. Thanks all info. Happy holidays... Newburgh N.Y.

[@alcidesrodriquez6426]

Thankyou so much !.Lets try!.

[@marksullivan4180]

Great video. I'm pretty sure mine has a bad float. But I'm going to replace the 25 year old needle/seat also. Thanks.

[@michaelgoostree4177]

Perfect video. Exactly what I needed! You've got yourself a new sub.👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Awesome, thank you!

[@simonkenton5927]

Thanks as always Simon

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

My pleasure!

[@nycstev]

Great video. I had same problems just bought a new carb for 12 bucks instead of hassling with this

[@chrisscott541]

Awesome awesome man thank you exactly what I was looking for

[@annaaron3510]

Excelllente Steve once again ! Got near 2 feet of snow dumped here Downeast. Damn Tecumseh carb ( Toro snowblower) dripped gas over my hand at 8 F ( whine). You solved this. BUTT: since you asked about carb beers 🤣, when are you going to imbibe some fine ale or at least micro brews ? That is an order. Much thx for what you do.

[@plumber8920]

Thanks for this. You saved me a lot of aggravation..

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're welcome!

[@tomschisler1545]

Great information as always. i find keystone by Coors always makes these jobs easier. thanks steve

[@FreedomAlchemy]

Good stuff. I'm going to give it a go.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Good luck!

[@noaa0301]

Hamm’s Beer!!! My go to for tinkering

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@rkroz4005]

Very Helpful lesson. Thanks!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're very welcome!

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Great video Steve. Have two carbs to do that on. Thanks much. 👍👍👍

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[@Leonardokite]

10:44 Good job, I could indeed hear the sloshing! Hard to imagine that plastic wins! I guess in the right application!

[@darellsunderlin4670]

Steve there were some older Briggs with brass floats , and you should mention a lot of the Tecumseh carbs had a high spot & a low spot in the bottom of the fuel bowl and it has to be put on correctly or it won't allow the float to come down. I have also repaired many brass floats by putting them in a cup of boiled water & held it completely under the water , and then you should see bubbles come out . Then you can Mark it , clean it & solder it .! :-) hope that helps someone too.

[@howardthegasman]

I've just bought a new B&S carburettor. Fitted it and 2 days later my John Deere mower was hosing petrol out of the air intake. The plastic float was full of petrol/gas. Fortunately I still had my old float, but I will be visiting the dealer as soon as possible. So Steve plastic ones can have minute leaks in them too!!!

[@superdaddio3583]

Thank you, that is exactly my symptom.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@zerohope6720]

Now i wanna drink beer and fix stuff!..very helpful.this vid is part of my research before i tackle my carb project( leaky carb/ craftsman 4 stroke)

[@275Vet-RLTW]

Best beer to drink while working on a carb is the one in my hand!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Agreed!

[@tonyreed9810]

Thanks for the info Steve! Have a chraftsman blower leaking needs work this helps!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Good luck!

[@petershisler4255]

Great, easy to understand explanation. Where was Steve when I was taking Differential Equations in college? That class would have made a lot more sense with his easy-going and common sense teaching style.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Wow, thanks!

[@francofavot6761]

Great video Steve! Your demeanor is perfect and being an old school professional mechanic myself the explanation and repair process is on point. Two thumbs!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Wow, thanks!

[@neilcrompton3488]

Seems like a easy fix @steves small engine saloon keep up the good work,your teaching style is easy to follow & no nonsense or bs brilliant 😉😉

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@jnh5462]

Great explanation!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks!

[@tab_nebraska235]

Great video, Steve. Thanks much!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

No worries!

[@chrisscott4825]

great workshop, my kind of space. Double hopped fruit infused IPA`s Apa`S. Does my bladder valve work in the same way ? if so it needs re washering!! Quality Vid.

[@michaelpeck5547]

Great vid! My Toro 724 Snowblower is leaking out the fuel primer so I replaced it and it does it with the new one as well. It sounds like this could be the issue.

[@itself227]

Don't really have a carburetor beer, but Yuengling is a good all purpose brew

[@liujw0able]

Thank you Steve for this great video, especially the part you explained with toilet flushing. After understanding how the float and needle works, I was able to pinpoint the mistake I made last time after I cleaned carb. The floater was upside down (yah, stupid). As soon as I put it back and tested it, the snowblower is not leaking gas anymore.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lessage760]

Thanks Steve dealing with this now thought I had it fixed this summer now snow is here and oh no hahahah

[@crbourret]

I've been having that exact issue with the Briggs carb on my log splitter, thanks for this man!

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[@jimo2983]

Wow! Steve had to wait to the very last second to have a drink of beer. You're working too hard Stevo!

[@oskarandradev147]

Well explained thanks

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[@greendoorinvestments]

air tip was great, thanks

[@geyser3445]

Excellent explanation.

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[@gordonwright1602]

Hi Steve, I also like my beer and to work on small engines,you are a great help to me and I admire you for your knowledge about whatever it is that you might be working on. Please keep the great videos headed my way.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Gordo...

[@kstickak]

That’s a perfect video. Thanks.

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[@georgetaylor8535]

Steve your always full of great small engine knowledge. I watch all of your videos they're great. You and your wife are an awesome team on making these video's. Thanks you guys i learn something from every video.

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[@winstonclarke9221]

Excellent thinking, Stevie, Great Video.

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