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15-30 minutes
This is a genuine replacement part made for Subaru/Robin engines. This item is used with the carburetor. An O-ring is used to prevent loss of pressure by creating a seal between solid parts. An intact O-ring is essential for proper performance of machinery. Sold individually.
O-ring 279-62540-08
OEM part for: Subaru / Robin
Part Number: 279-62540-08
$14.25
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Subaru / Robin
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The parts fit as required and arrived in every timely manner. My wood splitter is now working again.
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Stopped one leak
Worked good for gas leak on my generator, shipping time was average came in 7 to 14 days
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Parts took forever, can’t help factory delays
Haven’t fixed my generator yet, at least I have parts
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The web site had 2 sets of drawings for the same model generator. The first part I ordered was incorrect and I had to reorder. This was true for several parts. The customer reps I talked to were very courteous and helpful in setting up the return and getting a refund. I did get the correct parts on the second order but not because anyone helped me to identify the correct parts.
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Carburetor was leaking from bowl seal
CHARLES - June 3, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Needle
Parts Used
Took bowl off carb and then used a needle to get the old o-ring out. It was not difficult but if not for the help of eReplacementParts I would not have been able to do the repair for the engine was no longer made and they had a number for me to call to get a part number. Ereplacement went above and beyond to assist me these guys rock.
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Recently, the engine started running rough and the choke had to be completely closed to operate for awhile. Then, the engine would start, but would not run for longer than a few seconds.
Mark - May 4, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
1. Removed the carburetor and dismantled it. Removed lots of sediment from the carburetor bowl. Cleaned the varnish off of the float, main jet, slow jet and bowl. Noticed on the slow jet, that the O-rings were damaged (one was swollen, and one was broken). The O-ring around the bowl was dry and brittle. I replaced the slow jet O-rings and the bowl O-ring. Since the O-rings on the slow jet were a type of rubber and the float needle tip was a type of rubber, I replaced the float needle just in case the rubber tip was damaged. After making these repairs, the engine started in two pulls and ran smoothly with the choke completely open.
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Leaking fuel bowl gasket.
Roy - January 2, 2023
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
1. Remove leaking gas bowl and air cleaner.
2. Clean all gasket residue from parts and engine
3. Placed a thin coat of gasket sealer on the engine side
4. Replace parts and tighten fasteners.
2. Clean all gasket residue from parts and engine
3. Placed a thin coat of gasket sealer on the engine side
4. Replace parts and tighten fasteners.
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Leaking gas from float bowl..
Robin - November 10, 2016
👍 1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
Remove the bolt and gasket from the bottom of the float bowl.
Remove the old cracked o-ring
Install the new o-ring
Attach the float bowl with the gasket and bolt
Remove the old cracked o-ring
Install the new o-ring
Attach the float bowl with the gasket and bolt
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Gummed up carburetor
James - February 7, 2016
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Adjustable Wrench, spray carb cleaner
The Subaru Robin engine carburetor is easy to rebuild. Mine was gummed up/dirty from setting too long. Removed air cleaner, linkages [surprisingly easy], and carb. Replaced needle valve, float, main jet, and o-ring. The majority of the time was spent cleaning the bowl/innards. It was a snap - reassembly was also a snap. Engine ran like a champ. Should have ordered all the gaskets too, but Permatex 2 worked for me.
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Fuel leaking from float bowl
James - May 31, 2017
👍 0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Needle nose pliers
Parts Used
1.Turned off fuel line
2. Removed air filter and housing
3. Disconnected throttle control and spring
4. Removed bolts holding carburetter to manifold
5. Removed drain plug from float bowl draining fuel into container
6. Removed float bowl from carb body
7. Removed pinched O ring from groove in carb body
8. Replaced with new O ring
9. Reassembled
2. Removed air filter and housing
3. Disconnected throttle control and spring
4. Removed bolts holding carburetter to manifold
5. Removed drain plug from float bowl draining fuel into container
6. Removed float bowl from carb body
7. Removed pinched O ring from groove in carb body
8. Replaced with new O ring
9. Reassembled
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Fuel leak at and around carburetor bowl
Mark - December 9, 2015
👍 0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Sandpaper Emory cloth
Removed carburetor, removed bowl. Cleaned gasket surface and bowl. Smoothed surfaces. Replaced gasket, o-ring, washer and spring. Leak fixed.
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