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 Posted: 08-12-2020 09:01 pm
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 Jag: as Jaochim stated earlier, you WILL DEFINITELY need to remove the carbs.
1)a vacuum.pressure gauge is needed; this is a standard item for most home mechanics(along with a compression gauge)
2) the other carb doe not necessarily leak since the pressure is relieved by the leaking carb(just like hose)
3)yes, the float valve MAY be stuck open(ecpecially if the engine has not run in a long time, maybe 6+ months) but much more likely for one of the other reasons I already stated
4)hopefully there is a shop or mechanical friend nearby who could help you with this
btw, I've rebuilt at least 150+ pairs of Strombergs; I use GROSE jets and not the needle valves that come with the kits)