RV generator won't run and leaks when priming
I just replaced my fuel pump and fuel filter. After priming for 45 seconds the generator ran for about 2 minutes then stopped. Afterwards it would not run as seen in the video below. Before replacing ...
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wopachop wrote:
Its leaking on the intake side. I get the feeling your float needle valve is not sealing.
Which unfortunately means gasoline might have made it into your engine oil. Smell the dipstick.
Can you pull the carb pretty quickly? Get the carb off the motor and hit prime. You should not have any gasoline dripping everywhere. Will need to clean or replace the needle valve and hopefully the kit also contain the needle valve seat.
I smelled the dipstick and it definetly smells like gasoline and the oil level dropped significantly since before changing out the fuel pump & filter today.
I'm going to drain the oil and put new oil in. Will also clean the needle valve and hopeefully that should do the trick. Thanks
