420 banshee, carbs leaking out of overflow

[420banshee]

my banshee wouldnt idle b4 , it was sittin for 6 months, i just took the carbs off and cleaned them out everything looked normal , now it idles , but when u turn it off it leaks gas out of the bottom bowl overflows, both carbs anyone have any ideas?

[bansheeman350]

Your Float is stuck.

[scottt89]

My banshee did that the day I got it home from the dealership. Just take a screw driver and tap on the carbs, like said above, float is probably stuck. I also know that my buddy had an issue with his where a tiny seal was not on the carb and caused it to leak. Probably the float in this case.

[420banshee]

thanks but when i took the carbs off the floats were moving perfectly fine, do u think it could be hangin up as soon as the bottom case is on it? tryed tapping it it doesnt work, and does anyone think it could be the needle and seat?

[MDS2106]

The rubber on the end of the needles is probably worn,pull out one of the float needles and look to see if it is grooved.Double check you're float height while you are in there.

[420banshee]

The rubber on the end of the needles is probably worn,pull out one of the float needles and look to see if it is grooved.Double check you're float height while you are in there.

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i pulled them back out and on the end of the needles they look like its grooved from where it is supposed to seal on the seat u think thats the problem, bye the way thanks for the help

[MDS2106]

If they are grooved I would definately change the needles,look on ebay, some times you can pick up a carb kit cheaper than you pay for the needle vlv. at the stealership