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  • knotzilla

    #1

    leaking carbs

    Hi, My carbs were leaking gas so I dismantled them to check the floats and needle valve. I found nothing wrong, but did notice the fuel petcock was dripping in the straight on position. Would this cause the carbs to leak? Thanks Ted
  • SqDancerLynn1

    #2
    No it shouldn't If you have the BS vacuum carbs it is mandatory to replace the O ring on the float seat assembly. It can leak giving yo uthe same condition as the floats being stuck open

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    • DaveDanger

      #3
      do you mean that the fuel was leaking through the fuel line into the carbs... or leaking outside the petcock ?

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      • knotzilla

        #4
        carbs

        One float needle valve was a sloppy fit in the bore. I put on a new "0" ring that I found at work that was about the right size and the fit is tighter. That looks like the candidate for the leakage and I also changed the other 3 "o" rings. By the way, is it a standard size "o" ring that I can purchase at the industrial supply house or a special item from Suzuki. Does anyone have the part number for it. Thanks Ted

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