leak from choke retaining screw

[batfish]

Just found out where the petrol on the underside of one of the carbs is from. They are 45dcoes and the fuel is from one of the choke retaining screws. Not investigated much further yet but any ideas why this is happening and any possible solution.
Andy

[batfish]

I think I have found the reason for the leak. I have a TTR airbox and the thickened flange on the carb intake trumpets are recessed into the backplate, this prevents the fixing tabs from pressing against the flange and pushing the trumpet up to the venturi. 2 of the trumpets are clamped firmly in the correct position but 2 are looser and can move out 3-4 mm leaving a gap to the venturi. When I removed the loose trumpets there was petrol between the carb body and the trumpets. Problem is how to clamp the trumpets tightly up to the venturis when the flange is recessed

Andy

[patrics]

Hi,
I had this problem with my TTR airbox - I made new clamps with a bent bit to hold the trumpet in.
If the trumpets move to far there is a risk it will cover the main jet.

Regards
Steve

[batfish]

Problem solved as Steve suggested, made some new clamps with a lip long enough to press onto the flange on the trumpet.

Andy