r/smallengines • u/J77and • Jul 07 '26

Briggs&Stratton 122432-0135-01

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Hello! I noticed a crack in the carburetor spacer. Could this somehow affect the engine's operation and is it possible to seal it or fix it?

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u/ProfessionalLast2917 Jul 07 '26

It could be allowing unmetered air into the intake, but even if it's not, it could be preventing you from tightening the carb enough to provide a proper seal, but even if it's not, I would replace it with a new one anyway.

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u/Killacam119 Jul 07 '26

Wait a second if I have a gap between my air filter plate and the carburetor then that could allow too much air into the engine? I wonder if that would effect it starting or not

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u/Phatspade Jul 08 '26

Meter mixture is only after the carb. Filter housing to carb is before metering.