Does a 394xp require a bigger dumpster?

[david newbie]

This project is driving me a little crazy! Replaced the flywheel, coil, ordered a clutch cover, and today I rebuilt the OEM carb. About 4 times! each time I put fuel in the tank, I see fuel bubbling up though the little holes in the top of the carb. Its almost a gusher.Ive checked the metering needle multiple time to make sure its properly in the fork. The kit came with 2 needles, and I'm using the big needle, not the small. Is that correct? Ive tried to pressure test it but my Mighty vac seems to be on strike. Bah, humbug......

 

[sean donato]

You shouldn't have any fuel on that side of the metering diaphragm. Something has a hole in it, or wrong gasket/ diaphragm.

 

[Mad Professor]

You shouldn't have any fuel on that side of the metering diaphragm. Something has a hold in it, or wrong gasket/ diaphragm.

Yes, it's leaking around a gasket/diaphragm. Should be no fuel around the screw holes at all, those are blind threads into the carb body.

 

[david newbie]

Yes, it's leaking around a gasket/diaphragm. Should be no fuel around the screw holes at all, those are blind threads into the carb body.

just to clarify, fuel was NOT leaking from the screws, but from one or both of those 2 small holes in the cover. Gushing

 

[heimannm]

Those are vent hole to let atmospheric pressure in, there should not be any fuel on that side of the metering diaphragm. Look closely at the diaphragms and gaskets in the kit compared with what came off the carburetor. I'm guessing you will find a hole in the replacement parts that was not found on the original.

Mark

 

[Mad Professor]

Those are vent hole to let atmospheric pressure in, there should not be any fuel on that side of the metering diaphragm. Look closely at the diaphragms and gaskets in the kit compared with what came off the carburetor. I'm guessing you will find a hole in the replacement parts that was not found on the original.

Mark

^^^This

Many kits service several carbs. Make the kit parts used match what was removed. Then------>

Or they are not oriented properly/in correct order.

Picture shows bubbles/fuel puddles around the screws. Not much going on at vent holes

 

[Chevboy0167]

Just for gasket orientation.....

 

[david newbie]

^^^This

Many kits service several carbs. Make the kit parts used match what was removed. Then------>

Or they are not oriented properly/in correct order.

Picture shows bubbles/fuel puddles around the screws. Not much going on at vent holes

If I could have posted a video, I could show the fuel squirting from the holes. But I’m not that competent!

 

[Chevboy0167]

Maybe you have these 2 gaskets in the wrong order or the incorrect spacer gasket as the rebuild kits come with several different types that look very similar. I have done it several times and the results were uncontrollable flooding. It happens..... gotta look closely.