HONDA MOWER CARB. LEAKING GAS OUT OF CARB - Honda Gxv160 55hp 55 Hp 1" To 78" Lawn Mower Engine

Did you try adjusting the new carb? They all have to be set to match the characteristics of the engine.

Did you hit something hard on the ground that stalled the mower?



Sounds like the Timing/ Keyway broke and your timing is now incorrect

You will need to rebuild the carb sounds like the float is sticking and allowing the gas to keep flowing. The needle vale is probably sticking. Check around the carb first to be sure it not coming from the line that feeds the carb before taking it off.

Is the carb flooding?is there black smoke coming from exhaust when running, if so it could be the carb over filling with fuel. Is there petrol leaking out of the carb? If not check the fuel pipe is in good condition

If its just fumes and you r not losing any gas then u don't have any problems. No need to worry.

You may have to replace the carb.But before you do.Check the the fuel line.There is a small screen in the carb,it may be clogged.Inside the tank is a small cylindrical filter,make sure it is good.Break the fuel line at the in line filter,to make sure gas is getting to there,if it is the problem is in the carb.

If the GCV engine is tilted with the carb. down, it will leak gas. If it is leaking gas setting level, this indicates the float/needle is not shutting the gas off properly. Would need to disassemble carb. and check the float and probably replace the inlet needle. The float hinge may be "varnished" and not allowing the float to "move" and shut off the fuel coming into the carburetor. Hope this helps in some way.

souds like the carb needs cleand out it has stuck open and let the gas run in to the moter

Clean the carb with some carb cleaner this will solve your issue at hand. When you go to store the lawn mower make sure to add some fuel additive in the gas to keep the fuel from gumming up in the system