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Title: carb spitting gas?? need help Post by: bigwake on October 15, 2007, 05:10:54 PM just put new/used carbs on my banshee..they run great..my problem is that when the gas is on, the right carb spits gas out like a fountain out of the yellow drain line near the swingarm (the lowest line on the carbs)..why is this? is it the floats? waht could it be? any ideas would help..thanx
Title: Re: carb spitting gas?? need help Post by: lugnuts on October 15, 2007, 05:57:43 PM float is sticking or needle is dirty and not sealing in the seat
Title: Re: carb spitting gas?? need help Post by: bigwake on October 15, 2007, 05:59:28 PM i took it off and shot carb/choke cleaner everywhere..gonna see if it works now
Title: Re: carb spitting gas?? need help Post by: UncleRico on October 15, 2007, 07:31:02 PM i took it off and shot carb/choke cleaner everywhere..gonna see if it works now Make sure you set up a camera on a Tripod just in case. You might be winning 10 grand on America's Funniest Home Videos and check your FIRE INSURANCE. Title: Re: carb spitting gas?? need help Post by: UncleRico on October 15, 2007, 07:37:03 PM On a serious note...
The needle valve's inner spring is likely varnished and sticking causing the overfilling of fuel in the float bowl. The valves can be cleaned, though I replace them to avoid a customer "come-back" at my expense. Sometimes cleaning will not restore them to working condition. Find carb parts at the following links: www.siriusconinc.com/default.asp www.motorcyclecarbs.com/ www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/misc_carb_parts.htm See michrofiche parts views: www.bikebandit.com www.yamaha-motor.com Title: Re: carb spitting gas?? need help Post by: Chevy1500z71 on October 15, 2007, 07:55:09 PM nothing a GOOD cleaning cant fix.
Title: Re: carb spitting gas?? need help Post by: bigwake on October 15, 2007, 10:38:06 PM ya..i fixed it alreay..thanx guys..i just sprayed carb cleaner all over the insides of the carb..fixed it up fine
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