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  • 24flinchin

    #1

    Gas in cylinder 1

    I left my petcock on prime overnight and my cylinder filled with gas. I just rebuilt my carbs, does that mean my float level is off or does this happen regardless when you leave the petcock open? Thanks
  • trippivot
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    • Aug 2006
    • 2815
    • Des Moines , IA

    #2
    bad float needle and seat.

    bad float

    these parts should hold fluid no matter what the fuel tap is set to.
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    • tkent02
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      • Jan 2006
      • 35571
      • Near South Park

      #3
      Originally posted by trippivot
      bad float needle and seat.

      bad float

      these parts should hold fluid no matter what the fuel tap is set to.
      Bad or more likely just a chunk of crap keeping the needle from sealing.
      Just pulled a tiny chunk of wood out of one of my needles, now all is well again.
      Not sure how a chunk of wood got through the filter, that seems a little strange.
      Must have fallen into the open fuel hose while I had it apart working on something.
      I have also pulled strings of silicone sealer, bugs and other things out of float valves and needles.
      Anything that can get in there will keep it from sealing.
      **** happens.
      Last edited by tkent02; 04-01-2009, 10:24 AM.
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      • 24flinchin

        #4
        Thanks for the replies. I just (and I mean just 2 weeks ago and not rode the bike since) rebuilt the carbs. I dipped them and changed out the o-rings. Maybe something still got in there somehow. Will check it asap. Thanks again

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        • progas

          #5
          You want to make sure your tank is clean for sure.

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