Faulty Carb Floats - Rotax 2 strokes

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Faulty Carb Floats - Rotax 2 strokes

Postby Duck Rogers » Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:36 pm

Some food for thought.......
Just because the carb floats look alright and don't appear damaged, doesn't mean they're ok.
Check them carefully please.
The one on the right had no visible damage yet it didn't float.
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