Topic: Hello from Columbus

[j-conn]

Hi all,
Just got my first bike. Grew up overseas (indonesia) riding my dads bikes and now ive got my own. Its much like a video game over there. no speedlimits, extra points if u hit a chicken...
I am pretty new to motorcycles as far as it comes to mechanics. i have fed my lust for a motorcycle with building and racing fixed gear bicycles for the past 4 years stateside.
been working on my 1976 cb550 for a month now and sohc4 has been a GREAT resource!

[j-conn]

so i have carb #3 of 4 leaking fuel.
Whats the first step?
Ive already cleaned the carbs.

I am pretty sure (but not certain) that the 3rd carb had some issues. the column that the jet sat in was partially eroded so i jimmy rigged and o-ring to fit around it and i thought it was sitting snug...

any help would be great!

[hopterfixer]

Can you post photos?  Check your float height.  If it is "jimmy rigged" on the one carb, I am guessing you know the answer    Welcome to the forum from Fort Wayne, In.  I am in Columbus a few times a year working at Scott Field.

[j-conn]

ya I will post some photos for sure... I also read for 3+ hrs at work on the pod vs. box thread. I got pods on now what u think?

[hopterfixer]

I tried the pods and went back to the airbox. 

[j-conn]

really...
i just didnt want to have to go through all that again. i live in a small flat and i have screws and bolts in about 10 different places. be a good initiative to clean on a sunday tho!
do you fly?

[hopterfixer]

No, I fix.  My company has it's regional maintnenace facility at the Med-Flight of Ohio hangar.