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TIme to deep clean my carbs?

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robbiem1961 said:
have you tried the fuel tap assembly; ... it sounds like you're not getting fuel through and wonder if you have a damaged float; sticking needle;
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That's a nice overview of fuel problem diagnostics. In fact, I strongly suspect the original problem was 30 years' accumulation of powder-fine rust particles in the idle jets and main jets. That's what I found when I disassembled the carbs. The big problem on my first "post-repair" ride was actually attaching the fuel tank to the carburetors. I had done all the tweaking using the IV, and I got well away from the house before I ran out of fuel in the fuel bowl.

I will put an examination of the fuel tap on the "do soon" list.
 
Just wanted to cap this thread with a "thanks" to helpful responders.

"Deep clean" was the right thing to do. I was zooming around yesterday, and Suzi's response was better than I ever remember it. I'm afraid it's easy for me to take her for granted, but she sure responds to occasional focused attention!
 
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