CARB LEAKING

[2kbansheerider]

ok so i just picked up this 01 banshee it wasnt running when purchased the shifter side carb was leaking gas out of the overflow we took the carbs off cleaned them ajusted the floats with a mic and put them back on well it started running great and when we shut it off it poured gas out of the same carb again so we tried to clean them like 3 more times and it was the same result ran strong but when the engine is off if the gas is on it pours fuel what could this be i dont think the float is sticking but i dont know what it is? any help would be great. THANKS

 

-2kbansheerider-

[3lue by u]

I have a 98 banshee and it does the same thing from time to time. I am trying to figure it out and if we do I will let you know what I come up with

[Drewski]

the jett may be sticking or the float could have a hole in it

[cousinsracing]

did you see it coming out the overflow? if not it could be something simple like you didnt get the bowl tightened enough or it needs a new gasket. also, check your fuel lines. one of mine was leaking due to a crack in the line where it attaches to the carb even though it looked like it was in good shape

[2kbansheerider]

yeah it is definately coming out the over flow and i checked the floats for holes, someone told me the fuel seat is probably bad because it doesnt leak when running just when its shut off

[2kbansheerider]

does anyone have any ideas? this is getting very frustrating do to the fact if you forget to turn the gas off you will have a big puddle of gas in minutes the floats are set properly using the manual and a micrometer any help would be great im puzzled and dont wanna keep wasting money. PS we did check the floats for holes and they are fine bike runs fine it just leaks gas bad. THANKS

[Bansh-eman]

sounds like your seat needle is sticking. Pull it out and reclean it.