Thumper7999 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Posted September 16, 2009 I just put new front tires on her and took her for a quick spin (5 min.). Started easily and ran great. I didn't turn the gas off when I was done, and about 5 minutes after I parked it I noticed a puddle under the left carb. I haven't touched the carbs since aprilish, and I've had no problems untill now that I noticed. From looking on the forums, it looks like the float needs to be adjusted, but I'm looking for all ideas of what it could be, because I'm only going to have 1 day to fix this before my next outing because of work, and if it isn't the float, I need to know what else to look for. I have a few days before I can get to it, so any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Quote
locogato11283 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Posted September 16, 2009 id pull both carbs and clean them well. most likely, you just need to adjust the float. i would also check the needles and seats to make sure there is no corrosion on them. they could be sticking, causing the float to not be able to shut off the fuel all the way. Quote
zachmw Posted September 16, 2009 Report Posted September 16, 2009 I just put new front tires on her and took her for a quick spin (5 min.). Started easily and ran great. I didn't turn the gas off when I was done, and about 5 minutes after I parked it I noticed a puddle under the left carb. I haven't touched the carbs since aprilish, and I've had no problems untill now that I noticed. From looking on the forums, it looks like the float needs to be adjusted, but I'm looking for all ideas of what it could be, because I'm only going to have 1 day to fix this before my next outing because of work, and if it isn't the float, I need to know what else to look for. I have a few days before I can get to it, so any help would be appreciated. Thank you. My sons blaster did the same thing. Turned out to be a piece of the O-ring from the fuel on/off petcock ripped and made its way down into the carb and was wedged in the valve that the float closes (can't remember what its called). Quote
dajogejr Posted September 16, 2009 Report Posted September 16, 2009 My advice would be to remove each carb separately, clean it...then put it back on. Don't want to accidentally swap carb bowls or slides...and remember to replace the choke tube. Quote
Thumper7999 Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Posted September 21, 2009 I just went out and spent 5 min. staring at it with the gas on, and saw the gas dripping from the bottom of the carb, not the overflow. I rubbed the front side of the bowl and found gas. I'm thinking/hoping that the screws that hold the bowl on maybe came a little loose...any thoughts or other ideas? Quote
Thumper7999 Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Posted September 23, 2009 I just tore it apart, cleaned it, filled the bowl with gas, and let it sit. There is a small crack in the bowl...on the front right below the little brass ball bearing looking thing coming straight down from it. Now I'm wondering if anyone out there has a bowl for a stock carb they could sell me fast...I have a ride next tuesday I need to be ready for. I parked her 2 months ago, and when I pulled her out there was a cut in the sidewall of one of the front tires, and this....feels like someone borrowed her without asking, but I don't know who would have. Quote
dajogejr Posted September 23, 2009 Report Posted September 23, 2009 I doubt you can find just a bowl for one used. However, you can find a used set for 50 bucks. If you were to buy a new bowl for one I bet it'd be over half that. Good luck!! Quote
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