Hi Ric, The shaft of the float may be worn where it is connected to the housing. I had similar but not so severe problem. It was worn almost to the half of its original diameter.
Best regards Gyozo > 2021. jún. 29. dátummal, 5:56 időpontban Rob Thompson > <[email protected]> írta: > > > The float needle valve is all metal.... at least it should be. > Go to this link http://limflug.de/en/support/downloads.php > and scroll down the "List of Effective Technical Bulletins" and look at "8.2 > Float Needle Valve" > > regards > Rob > > Rob Thompson > 0429 493 828 > > > >> On Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 1:47 PM Mister Sutton <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> hi all. >> >> through one thing or another the aerodrome that i fly out of has a >> 98/avgas shandy available(up to around 30% avgas). >> >> since running on this stuff i have had a few issues. the most recent >> being flooding. (fuel dripping out of air filter after 15 seconds of >> cranking..... blurk! not ideal ) >> >> after noticing that the odd drop of this fuel on my wing left a yellow >> residue i am thinking that maybe as fuel evaporates out of carb bowl it >> is leaving this gummy residue on needle and seat in much the same way as >> you might find in two stroke engines that are left to sit for lengthy >> periods of time with the petrol evaporating and leaving components of >> the oil behind. >> >> alternatively i am wondering, if the needle has a rubberised tip, is >> this chemical cocktail affecting the rubber (less ideal.... and a little >> bit alarming if this is the case - ie. what else has it affected) >> >> havent had the minutes to properly investigate what is actually going on >> as yet. >> >> but in any case a quick google search for carby kits reveals many models >> of cd 150. as i am very lazy, does anybody have anything more specific >> with regard to model numbers (or even specific part numbers for needle >> and seat, diaphragm etc.) close at hand? >> >> cheers all >> >> ric >> >> >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >> You are subscribed to the Dimona Owners Group mailing list. >> This list is archived in public. http://waikeriegliding.com/dog/ >> To unsubscribe, send email to: [email protected] >>
