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Offline Cbpunk

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Starting issues...
« on: August 17, 2013, 07:39:33 AM »
Ran out gas the other day on my 76 550k and now it's a pig to start up. Opening the gas tank seems to help w choke on. The guy who helped me on side of road getting gad had a 76 750 said maybe vacuum tube leak or petcock issues. Any ideas gents ?
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Re: Starting issues...
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2013, 09:03:23 AM »
Possibly dirt has been lying in the bottom of the tank and has now been sucked into your carbs. Drain the floatbowls and check for sediment. If you find some then you probably have blocked jets. As mentioned your petcock may also be blocked. Check the fuel flow when you have the drains out of the carbs.
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Offline Cbpunk

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Re: Starting issues...
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2013, 11:02:38 AM »
Was thinking similarly with the dirt/sediment possibility.  Once started it runs great though. Im thinking its more likely  in petcock or fuel line.  Thanks
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Re: Starting issues...
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2013, 11:03:38 AM »
Quote from: LesterPiglet on August 17, 2013, 09:03:23 AM
Possibly dirt has been lying in the bottom of the tank and has now been sucked into your carbs. Drain the floatbowls and check for sediment. If you find some then you probably have blocked jets. As mentioned your petcock may also be blocked. Check the fuel flow when you have the drains out of the carbs.
Can I drain the float bowls without removing the carbs ?
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Offline ekpent

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Re: Starting issues...
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2013, 11:21:57 AM »
There is a large screw on the bottom of the bowl you can remove if you can break it loose.
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Offline Cbpunk

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Re: Starting issues...
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2013, 01:37:51 PM »
Ok thanks
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