[zak406]

I just bought a honda 215 with a leaky carb (the main bowl seal) My question is, are the honda 214 and 215 carb gaskets the same??? I have an old 214 which is toast.

 

[dutch1]

Right off the top of my head I'd say yes but you didn't provide complete model numbers to check it out conclusively. Spend a couple of bucks and get a new bowl gasket--do it right. Why would you want to replace a leaking bowl gasket with one off of a fried mower particularly if its been sitting for any period of time. Take all the model numbers with you.

If the bowl gasket is leaking when mowing then likely you will get by with a bowl gasket. On the other hand, if it is leaking in a stationary position then you may want to check for a needle/seat leak.

dutch

 

[zak406]

IT is leaking in a stationary position (not mowing) how hard is it to fix a needle/seat leak, and how much will it cost. The guy who had it before replaced the main bowl seal and gave me a baggy full of gaskets its part number for the baggy is 16010-zeo-025

 

[dutch1]

Again, without the whole model number, I can't give you a completely accurate answer. I looked up a 214 and a new inlet needle and spring are about $20 retail. The carb has a pressed in plastic seat and the diagram I looked at doesn't show a replacement. Pull the carbs off of both units and compare parts. It may be a possibility that the needle in the old carb is the same and if its in good condition you may be able to use it. It also may be wise to check the float. If it has any fuel on the inside that condition will not allow the needle to shut of the fuel supply to the bowl.

 

[zak406]

Hey man thanks for the advice, however today i went to mow a lawn and could not get the mower to run (was not getting fuel). I ended up taking it to a dealer (just because i hear honda carbs are extra picky)... Any ways thanks for the help

 

[mnms0562000]

Honda carbs extra picky? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


sorry. Got a little giggly