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gas poring out over flow

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78 gs550. The #1 (shifter side) carb has gas poring out the overflow. My guess is crud in the float needle seat... is their any way to clean this without pulling the little stinker off? This was a sudden onset, I've put close to 800 mi. On it this week. Thanks for any ideas. ... not looking forward to trying to pull that factory air box...
 
Could be your petcock is not working properly. If not and you haven't properly clean carbs( see Basscliff site). Should be able to get carbs out without taking airbox off bike. Just disconnect and pull back as far as possible. You may have to remove few other parts depending on your bike's set up. terrylee
 
you can also try running SeaFoam through. If something has gummed up and is sticking it'll clean it out. That way you can possibly not even take the carb off, but be warned that it's not as good as doing a complete rebuild on the carbs.
 
Think im going to try draining the bowl (to open the needle) and pushing some air down the fuel line to try and clear the needle passage. .... unless that's a dumb idea. .. lol
 
Was able to get the bowl off without pulling the carb... cleaned up pin and seat and no more overflow! :lol:
 
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