Honda fuel leak?

[SpudHauler]

Well I stayed quiet long enough CMR123.

What do you suppose firefighters ( I was one for 9 years) use in their trucks and what do you think comes out of the sprinkler systems in most public buildings. And what do airport fireman use for airplane fires.

It's called H2O, 2 parts hydrogen and 1 part oxygen, look it up.

The reason I suggested a hose is it is still the most common thing around and has a limitless supply. Used properly can and will extinguish almost anything but a magnesium fire.

I've seen the house burnt down, garage burnt down and the vehicle in a smoldering ruins because of people working dangerously and not being careful enough.

And I suppose you have a truck load of sand at the ready all the time!
Shovel you fool shovel!

 

[cmr123]

What do you suppose firefighters ( I was one for 9 years) use in their trucks and what do you think comes out of the sprinkler systems in most public buildings. And what do airport fireman use for airplane fires.

Thanks for the advice. I've been one for 12 years, an instructor for 5 years and worn a white hat for the past 4. Most sprinkler systems do use water, since the contents of most buildings are class A. However, hood systems in kitchens and those found in the overhangs of gas stations are dry chemical, since water and burning grease/oil/gas don't mix. Most people are taught if you ever have a grease fire on a stove, use baking powder or cover it with a lid, don't spray water since it will just spread. Same principal. Airports use AFFF foam, which mixes with a small amount of water to smother the fire.

Was just trying to point out a safer way to put out a gasoline fire for anyone else that may have been reading, sorry if I offended you.

Tommy, oil was just changed, seemed fine. Thanks

I'll be tackling the needle and seat assembly whenever time allows.

 

[SpudHauler]

Too funny. :laughing:

Two fireman trying to accomplish the same thing. Keep them safe.

Yes I use the AFFF, ABC extingusher, just water, sand and a blanket. All to put out fires.

I was just hoping to get them outside and have something to fight with. Not the best choice but probably the quickest, besides the 911 call.

Anyway great to hear there are a few of us enjoying the outdoors too.:thumbsup:

But back to the job at hand.

I think you are going to have to clean the carb, outside! :laughing:

Most if not all leaks from the carb will be through the overflow hose at the back of the engine or another method it can get out. All usually caused by small rusty material from an aging tank getting between a very fine needle and seat trying hard to control gas flow.

Or, and there is always another or, your floats are starting to saturate and not floating like they should. Highly unlikely because if memory serves me right, they are not brass floats, but rather a very light material impervious to fuel.

I was a Honda mechanic for 3years and worked on other makes for 5 years before that.

Good to have a fellow fireman on board.:thumbsup: