total newb... what is this? near hydraulic level rear right

psuce wrote:

kimberlysmoore wrote:
Gas engine.

UPDATE: The "spout" in question DOES LEAK GASOLINE. omg

Coincidence that generator is acting up recently? Maybe.
I think generator needs a new fuel filter OR there is air getting into the fuel line.

Well then I stand by my earlier guess, and add that I think it's the fuel pressure regulator for the generator. The leak is the gas bypassing the diaphragm inside the regulator and then leaking/spraying through the crack in the "top hat" piece. Picture below shows cutaway of the regulator.

thank you for the diagram. its very appreciated. i still was so sure it was the pressure regulator for the generator but the mechanic swears no. i find it odd that they both became problems at around the same time, locations seem in line..kinda, but pressure regulators been replaced with brand new one, generator fuel filter been checked and cleansed (it wasnt dirty, just good measure), spark plugs look good, and no cracks for air intake in any hoses, but generator still spits at me and dies like its sad. anyway, someone mentioned a tiny gasket for the oil might have warped when we ran it dry..? what do you think? you appear to know your stuff ??