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Do small engines leak gas when flipped?

I want to make a go kart for off roading and I was wondering if small engines like the briggs and Stratton 900 series will leak gas if I flip the kart because I don't want that to happen. I understand there fun karts in like the 90's did that and were


Small engines by design are going to leak unless changes are made. Along with the vented fuel caps the carbs are mechanical with a float and needle. Some of the engines with the low oil shut off can also quit from running on a go-kart.

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