Figured out why my Weber was dripping fuel - special bonus inside

[BratshitCrazy]

So my practically brand new Weber 32/36 (ok, it's about a year old) started dumping fuel down the primary side. The intarwebs told me to check the power valve. When it took the valve off, I discovered a special extra bonus included in the purchase price of the carb - metal shavings!  When I blew some air back through the vacuum passage with an air gun, sure enough, one more little fella flew out. Flooding problem solved. So I guess now we have to disassemble our brand-new carbs before we install them. 

[lrgvanman]

Sad, seemingly poor (if any) quality control like many other products of nowadays.

Edited July 2, 2018 by lrgvanman

[Dee2]

wow, that's a helluva surprise.

[Subaru Scott]

That's gorgeous. Wonder how many got sucked through the main jet?

Was that one made in Italy, or, elsewhere...?

[jono]

I think manufacturing shifted to Spain years ago. Your complaint also rumoured to be found in British manufacturing in the 70's

[skishop69]

Try having several THOUSAND rear differentials go out because the manufacturer forgot to clean them out. These things should NOT happen.

[Mack Truck]

id contact RedLine and send them your picture. maybe have them rebuild it, or pay for your rebuild.