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Offline RainCityRider

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I think I found where my carb leak was coming from. Doh! HEPL!
« on: August 18, 2016, 08:07:21 PM »
So I was quite carefully cleaning the float bowl and as soon as there was an pressure on the overflow tube (if that is what it is called) it broke at the base  :'(

Can this be repaired or replaced or do I need to scavenge a part from my other carb?

I'm 99.9% sure it was cracked and about to go. If you look at the pic of the base of the tube the brass has corrosion everywhere but a sliver that must have been holding it on.
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Re: I think I found where my carb leak was coming from. Doh! HEPL!
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2016, 08:52:28 PM »
Check ebay for salvage parts. 
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Re: I think I found where my carb leak was coming from. Doh! HEPL!
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2016, 08:54:13 PM »
Can the tube be replaced or do I need to get a whole new float bowl?
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Re: I think I found where my carb leak was coming from. Doh! HEPL!
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2016, 10:02:15 PM »
New bowl is your best bet.  I have heard of these being soldered/brazed back in.  But that seems like a lot of work. You should be able to find a replacement bowl.

While you're at it - check for leaks with the bowls/overflows while they're off.  Could be more like that.

Quit breaking your bike! ;)
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Re: I think I found where my carb leak was coming from. Doh! HEPL!
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Re: I think I found where my carb leak was coming from. Doh! HEPL!
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2016, 12:11:51 AM »
I have extras. Just a bummer. Had to rob from another carb. Gonna have to hit the used bike shop.
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Re: I think I found where my carb leak was coming from. Doh! HEPL!
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2016, 03:15:39 AM »
Pm me I have dozens. I need to know which cylinder it is for.
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