Topic: Another Gas Leak Question (sorry)

[nrd2052]

I know this has been discussed at length in the other threads, so sorry if it is too much of a repeat Q.

I have the leak out of the drain tube from carb2. It leaks in a pattern - nothing, nothing, nothing, then a whole stream of gas comes out and then nothing again. I am pretty certain it is the bowl filling up and then draining. Am I right?

I though it was a stuck float but i took the carbs off and it seems that it moves freely and move in the same way as the non-leaking carb right next to it.

I am a novice to this type of carb, so any help would be appreciated.

Thanks, Guys!

[razor02097]

maybe float gets stuck then snaps closed?  Check for smooth float action.  If its binding adjustments could be nessesary

[super pasty white guy]

I don't know which bike you have, but some have reported that (I think) the 500/550s floats can rub the bowl and get stuck.  Anyway, it might be worth checking to make sure that you have enough clearance between the bowl and the float.

spwg

[nrd2052]

i'll check that when i get home from work.

i am correct in thinking this is some sort of float related issue, right?