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Offline mathbishop

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Why is this leaking on my carbs?
« on: January 13, 2013, 04:55:06 PM »
Just changed the gaskets on my float bowls. But I noticed this is leaking. Still trying figure out what everything is and what it does. I think my mixture isnt right judging by the spark plugs.
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Re: Why is this leaking on my carbs?
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2013, 08:12:26 PM »
That's a good question, obviously it shouldn't. Where exactly is it leaking from?

And BTW, you should turn the petcock off when the motor is not running.  The carbs are gravity fed.
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Re: Why is this leaking on my carbs?
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2013, 08:39:58 PM »
Unless carbs have been assembled in wrong order, that shouldn't even be drilled
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Re: Why is this leaking on my carbs?
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2013, 03:41:52 AM »
Aren't they meant to have a small welch plug in there?
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Re: Why is this leaking on my carbs?
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2013, 06:20:41 AM »
They all share casting holes in certain places and then a hole is drilled based on what number it will be. That cavity should be there but it is too dark to see whether a hole is drilled there. I'm guessing its actually coming from the bowl gasket. If you had it on the side stand and the gasket wasnt sealing right it might dribble out.
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Re: Why is this leaking on my carbs?
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2013, 06:30:59 AM »
Is the fuel line (above) dry?
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Re: Why is this leaking on my carbs?
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2013, 12:05:31 PM »
Yea the fuel line is dry, I changed all the gaskets on my bowls right before putting them pack on my bike. I guess it is possible that it slipped out of place as I was tightening them down. Ill have to take a closer look
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