08-06-2010, 04:15 PM | #11 | |
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Re: Fuel Cock leaking
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The float and needle valve inside the carb will prevent that......if it is working correctly. There is an overflow nipple/hose but it comes out the bottom; don't remember what is on the "upper left side". Might need a picture to identify what it is for sure that he is talking about.......but there is no part of the carb that should be leaking gas when the petcock is turned to PRIME.
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08-06-2010, 05:51 PM | #12 |
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Re: Fuel Cock leaking
I will take a picture when i get home after work and post it, then maybe you all can give me some more insight. I'm going to take the bike in tomorrow, just wanted to give the shop a better idea what to look at when I take it in. Thanks
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08-06-2010, 06:25 PM | #13 | |
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If, with the bike OFF, you can put it on PRIme and point out where the fuel leak is......your visit to the shop might be short and sweet......might.
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08-06-2010, 07:18 PM | #14 |
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Well, I still think that is the normal overflow drain (with the hose missing). See what the shop says, then let us know. If I am wrong I will stand corrected.
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Yes possible; likely even.......but there is nothing "normal" about it. Unless the drain screw is open or something is broken, nothing should EVER come out there, if the bike is standing upright. It is a manual drain and emergency overflow, for if/when the float fails. With the engine running, there is absolutely no functional difference between ON and PRIme. If the float and attached needle valve inside the carb are working correctly, you could leave it on PRIme all the time with no ill effect. Old bikes worked that way; ON was ON and many riders never turned them off.
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08-06-2010, 08:00 PM | #16 |
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Re: Fuel Cock leaking
I'll post the picture in about an hour and a half, so if people can get back on and take a look i'd appreacite it. Also it's not coming from the hose at the bottom of the carburetor, it's coming from the side..haha ill post the pic soon. Thanks all!
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08-06-2010, 09:18 PM | #17 |
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Alright, hope this picture helps. It will only leak when the cock fuel switch is on the prime setting, once it's set to on there is no leaking.
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08-07-2010, 01:45 AM | #18 |
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I would say there should be a hose connected. As it is it looks like it would allow dust to get into the carb. EDIT: Check http://oem.hyperformanceparts.com/hyper ... =309325666 items 46 and 47.
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