[kencbs]

Has anyone run into a float getting saturated and not closing the needle?

 

[aknawful]

yes. floats can develop leaks from pinholes or cracks. the float fills with gas and stops "floating" and doing it's job. easiest to just replace the float.

 

[aknawful]

usually when the float has a hole in it the fuel will not shut off. it then comes out the overflows.
if you're not getting fuel the float is probably stuck or seized from dirt/gum.