leaky carb??

jwhelan65

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leaky carb??

07-02-2008, 09:16 AM

The left side carb on my 82 GS1100E continues to leak after being rebuilt. Replaced the petcock as wel, can't seem to figure it out?
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07-02-2008, 10:23 AM

Did you change the Orings on the needle/seat assemblies? That is usually where or the reason they leak. Ray.
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07-02-2008, 10:40 AM

How about the seals where the fuel fittings go into each carb?

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07-02-2008, 10:47 AM

…or rust in the tank fouling the float needle in your otherwise clean carbs.

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