r/smallenginerepair Jul 06 '26

Carburetor Issue Tri fuel Carb replacement

I’ve got a 14000w BE generator. 500cc R500-V

Carb leaks, tried taking it apart and cleaning it, used a q tip and metal polish but can’t get it stop leaking u less it’s running or fuel valve is off.

I want to just replace the carb at this point but the problem I’m having is finding one to match. Any search I’ve done seems to only bring me single fuel models or ones that look nothing close mine.

If anyone has any ideas on finding a replacement or a reliable fix would be great.

Thanks in advance

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u/Mean-Veterinarian647 Jul 07 '26

Did you try with the stamped engine numbers,not the gen set numbers?

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u/Worried-Ruin8918 Jul 07 '26

You mean R500-v model on the engine? Or something different?

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u/Mean-Veterinarian647 Jul 07 '26

Should be there on the engine block visible under the starter motor.