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Hi all,

I have a few Kirby carbys that are all HK25 ~ HK30 orientated and they all dribble fuel from the trickler that's at the bottom of the fuel bowl. This is really annoying as the fuel drips down onto the grass and leaves small dead spots for a while.

I know there are no parts available for Kirby stuff any more but has someone come up with a solution to this issue as it's rather annoying to say the least. I've even thought about sealing the hole up permanently.

Cheers,
BB.

That's actually a bowl drain valve, and the rubber seal deteriorates with time, of course.

Replacement kits are available; https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/engines...gine/tecumseh-walbro-bowl-drain-assembly

Usually, all you really need is the seal, but I don't know of a local source for those.
Plenty available ex the US though; Tecumseh P/No 27554.

Hi Gadge,

Thanks for pointing that one out for me, honestly didn't think anything for these was still available. You're spot on it's merely the black seal on the end that's required. Might make one that's a tad thicker out of some neoprene sheet that I've got here.

Sadly the most important thing in a Kirby carby is no longer available and that is the main brass butterfly shaft.
Thanks again Gadge.

Cheers,
BB.

Hi All,

Well I've managed to make a replacement in slightly thicker neoprene than the original and this puts more tension on the spring thus more pressure on the seal, thus finally no more leaking.

A great outcome in the end and I'll do the same to all the other Kirby Carby's that are fitted to various Scotty's.

Cheers,
BB.

Just for reference, here's the dimensional specs for the Tecumseh part, from www.jackssmallengines.com

Specs
Type Drain Plunger Gasket
ID .070"
Thickness .030"
OD .275"