Plating Flaking Off of Float Needle Valve

[Gordon Gould]

Just thought this was interesting - in a sick sort of way. I have never seen it before. My self powered bush hog has been giving me fits lately. Turned out to be a sticking float valve. Sometimes stuck open, some times closed, and some times just right. The plating on the needle is flaking off making a rough surface. You can see some of the silver flakes on the paper towel. Older Walbro carb.



gg

 

[shovelmike]

I have never seen plating peel off a needle before. Are you able to find a replacement?

 

[Gordon Gould]

Yes surprisingly I did. At eReplacementParts.com for $5.34 - lucky. The mower is 20 years old. I guess some of the basics don't change.

gg

 

[s219]

The rubber tip wasn't looking so great either, so good to replace it. They get leaky when that happens and can stick or flood.