Patent ID: 6244572
Filing Date: 2001-06-12
Classification: F02M

Abstract:
A carburetor float bowl drain screw and recovery system for fuel comprises:a drain screw comprising a threaded forward portion for coupling to a carburetor, an intermediate portion having an axial channel, an outer wall and a plurality of transverse holes extending from the outer wall to the channel, and a hollow rear portion having an internally threaded aperture leading to the axial channel, a forward tapered internal portion on said aperture and an enlarged outer portion including a hex head;a hollow insert having a tapered forward portion to engage the tapered internal screw wall, an intermediate threaded outer wall to engage the internal screw threads, a hex nut portion and a cylindrical outer portion having an outlet aperture;wherein said insert can be loosed to permit fuel to flow from the drain screw through the insert to the cylindrical outer portion outlet to permit recovery thereof.