Why would the carbuertor on my craftman mover be leaking between carb and filter houseing

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Did the carb kit come with a new float? It sounds like the float level is not set right, it has a hole in it or the needle is not seating right. If the float is not set correctly it will hit on the carb body before it shuts off the fuel flow with the needle and seat. If the float has a hole in it it will fill with fuel and not float at the proper angle to shut the fuel off when the desired level is reached. Remove the top of the carb and inspect the float when closed it should be just about level with the top plate from the carb. Shake the float and see if you hear any liquid in the float. Also are you running a mechanical or electric pump? Mike
P.S. I myself have forgotten to install the needle in a carb rebuild.

Let me know how you make out.

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disconnect the batt. is your fuel pump running check fuse listen for it

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If it's not injected, the idle circuit in the carb either isn't adjusted properly or is plugged, or the float level is too low. A vacuum leak can also do that.

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its in the float settings still and have u changed inline fuel filter

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check the fuel needle its sticking and letting the gas run down the inlet manifold....is the breather blocked on the tank ?take the fuel cap off and try it ??? there should be a non return valve at the pump ???