Can a leaking motorcycle carburetor be plugged?

[SkylarLynn]

A leaking motorcycle carburetor should not be plugged, as this would cause the fuel level to continuously rise. If the small tube is leaking, it indicates there is debris in the carburetor. The issue is not about plugging it; debris accumulated in the fuel tank can enter the carburetor through the fuel line. When it reaches the float needle, it may get stuck and prevent the float from sealing the fuel inlet. As a result, gasoline fills the float chamber and eventually overflows from the drain tube once it reaches a certain level. If the main jet is stuck by foreign objects, causing the fuel level to rise continuously and leak, the solution is to disassemble the carburetor and clean the float chamber, main jet, and its valve. If the float is stuck and unable to close the needle valve, leading to leakage, the solution is to replace the needle. Additionally, the owner should regularly clean the fuel filter and use high-quality gasoline. Finally, the owner can also choose to replace the needle valve and adjust both ends of the float to be level.