Coleman 196 Help

[Edwin Spangler]

If there is a better more correct place to have the fuel tank please let me know.

The engine comes without a tank but I think the tank you have should bolt to the engine. Not sure if thats necessary but Im wondering if it is. Could the tank being so high, cause enough pressure in the bowl to overflow?

Is this the carb that leaks during accel?

I would check the bowls fuel level before anything else.

 

[RyedOnTheRocks]

So the carb in the pic was leaking the same as the one that was on it when I got it. New carb same problem. Speaking to my Sister who gave me the kart the tank had always been there for them and they never noticed a leak. I take that with a grain or salt because her kids who were operating it may never have noticed because they are young and the leak is only present when driving.

 

[panchothedog]

The engine comes without a tank but I think the tank you have should bolt to the engine. Not sure if thats necessary but Im wondering if it is. Could the tank being so high, cause enough pressure in the bowl to overflow?

Is this the carb that leaks during accel?

I would check the bowls fuel level before anything else.

One of my karts has an aluminum fuel tank mounted up above the engine ( similar to the one pictured). No issues with too much pressure.

 

[RyedOnTheRocks]

First off, thank you for all the replies. I have been messing with the float for a couple days and the difference between the bowl not filling at all and the overflow problem is a fraction of a bend. Is this normally this sensetive or should I I be looking for other problems? Under advise from Pancho I am going to try to lower the tank but I’m guessing the tank mount may have been removed by previous owner.

 

[RyedOnTheRocks]

Wait a second. I see now where the gas tank can mount on top of engine. Problem is the fuel pump is in the way. Do people run these engines with no pump?