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Hope I have not wasted my time

Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2016 7:24 pm
by Flatcap
Refitted my cleaned set of carbs this morning to be greeted with fuel pouring out the overflows :smt017 After reading up a bit, the original o rings on the needle seat may have been unsettled during the cleaning so not having original o rings to hand, opened up my selection of o rings & fitted new ones. Just hoping the problem is solved when the carbs are refitted!

Re: Hope I have not wasted my time

Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2016 9:49 pm
by Miles
Probably find that the orings on the floats were disturbed and being several years old aren't sealing anymore.

Changing them for new should see you right.

That or your float bowl needle tang is out and allowing too much fuel in

Re: Hope I have not wasted my time

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:59 am
by Flatcap
Going to fit them today so fingers crossed!

Re: Hope I have not wasted my time

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2016 8:43 pm
by Tricky
i'd also suggest that float bowl needle is sticking.

Re: Hope I have not wasted my time

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:42 pm
by Flatcap
Change of o rings did the trick so no more overflowing thank goodness :smt002