spdfreak98 Posted December 5, 2003 Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 i have tried to adjust the float on one carb but it still poures out of the overflow, i even set it at like 25mm and it still doesn't seal. what should i do? i am stumped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixitrod Posted December 5, 2003 Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 I had the same trouble with the stock carbs. I tried cleaning the crap out of them and everything. If cleaning the needle and seat doesn't solve it, it may be time to buy a new needle and seat.....or buy new carbs. If it just drips a little when sitting like mine did, just turn the gas off. First, I'd try cleaning the needle and seat really good. I used a plastic brush and compressed air so I didn't scratch the metal. Maybe it didn't clean it well enough or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMOONEY Posted December 5, 2003 Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 TRY TAPPING ON THE SIDE OF THE CARB WITH A SCREW DRIVER OR SMALL HAMMER (TAP IS THE KEY WORD HERE) THAT SOMETIMES WORKS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheatchex Posted December 5, 2003 Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 I had this happen to me once. It turned out to be a spec of dirt no bigger than a grain of sand which caused the fuel inlet needle not to seat. I would reccomend taking your carb bowl off and checking the fuel inlet needle and the needle seat for any dirt or sand. Use a strong light and a magnifying glass if you need to. Reset your float to between 20 and 22mm. There is a distinct possiblity that the needle and seat will have to be replaced if you can not find the offending piece of grit. Also check your floats for free play and no binding while you are in there. Wheatchex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spdfreak98 Posted December 5, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 thanks for the help guys, i'll get right out there when i get out of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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