Re: Carbs leaking, starting problems (still)

Posted by seestheday on Jun 11, 2012; 3:14pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Carbs-leaking-starting-problems-still-tp4022717p4022753.html

Sounds like you have to clean your tank.  I think your floats are either sticking, or the float needles are damaged/incorrect.

When you checked the floats, did you just check to see if they floated, or did you check to see if you got a good seal?

When you reassembled your floats, did the needles slide in and out of the seats easily?

To check to see if they're sealing, try this:
- With the carbs off the bike, and after cleaning the float needles, float needle seats, bowl etc , reassemble the carbs.
- Turn the whole bank upright and level
- Attach overflow tubes and direct into a container to catch fuel in case they leak
- Pour CLEAN fuel into the gas line in nipple

If everything is working properly, you'll be able to fill up the carb bank until gas starts overflowing out of the gas line in nipple.

If you leak out of the overflow tubes, you know you have an issue.  Take off the bowls that you're having trouble with and inspect the float needles and seats again.