So like I've seen here before I had a carb float leaking. Turns out the plastic backing flexed a little and wouldn't seat the needle all the way. I had to put this one back together so I made do with a spade lug I cut and slipped the flat metal in the plastic housing to reinforce the plastic. Thought I'd share in the event yall end up in a similar scenario. Seems like there should be a metal clip that would help the structural integrity. Perhaps some have them...

Bonus the small hole fit the tit on top of the needle.

Here are some pics.

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Posted by deeprig9

Unincorporated Ozora

Member since Sep 2012

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Posted on 11/25/24 at 10:07 pm to thejudge

The preacher man says it's the end of time ........

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Posted by Contender54

the Enn Oh

Member since Jan 2009

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Posted on 11/25/24 at 10:23 pm to thejudge

Bending the float back the other way, and then reinforcing it solved the problem?

Good job catching the problem.
What type of engine?

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Posted by Shut Up Mulllet

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Posted on 11/26/24 at 6:45 am to thejudge

Good job I guess bro.
What kinda motor? Do you trust that to get you anywhere?
The float kits are like 20 bucks for most motors.
Just curious.

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Posted by thejudge

Westlake, LA

Member since Sep 2009

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Posted on 11/26/24 at 9:04 am to Shut Up Mulllet

Honda recon 250

We are going on a hunting trip this weekend and I needed it to load up for the kids and needed a second bike for this trip.

I'll order a replacement. There are different kits and some of them do have a metal tab there that goes over that middle part to reinforce it. I just never noticed before.

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