From:Duane Taylor e-mail:duane-A-taylorclassiccycles.com
Subject:RE: fuel leak problem Date:Tue Mar 8 13:42:11 2016
Response to:21078

BUD D HAS THE PROBLEM PINNED. TO CHECK, I SUGGEST:

IT IS EASIER TO CHECK THE FLOAT FIRST. REMOVE AND SHAKE
IT TO SEE IF IT HAS GAS INSIDE. YOU CAN ALSO PUT IT IN
A BABY FOOD JAR, SEAL THE LID TIGHT TO PREVENT EVAPORATION AND SEE IF ANY GAS LEAKS OUT IN 24 HRS. BEST CHECK WITH THE METERING PIN HOLE VERTICAL , INVERT AFTER 24 HRS TO CHECK BOTH ENDS FOR LEAK AND IF NOTHING, LAY IT ON ITS SIDE TO SEE IF THE SEAM LEAKS. IF THE FLOAT PROVES TO BE GOOD, GET A NEW FLOAT VALVE AS THAT IS MOST LIKELY THE PROBLEM.

DUANE TAYLOR




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I have a 165 st. Fuel leaks out of little hole on top side of carb if the bike isnt running and the gas shutoff at the tank is open. If bike is running no leak. Any thoughts?