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Gas leak

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by bakalar32174, Jan 1, 2010.

  1. bakalar32174

    bakalar32174 New Member

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    i have a 1993 flhtc with a cv carburetor...when i turn on the gas with the petcock, gas leaks out the front of the carb through the hole in the upper left of the carb...does anyone know what causes this?
    bakalar32174, Jan 1, 2010
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  3. SteveRace

    SteveRace New Member

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    The way I see it, knowing how carbs work, I would say you have a float seat problem. Maybe a peice of dirt in the seat. My bike is injected, and once you have fuel injection you will never go back to carbs. I would remove float bowl, clean the float seat and needle, and try again. Good luck.
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  4. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    yes, the float has a bit of trash in it. very easy cure. you may want to check the filter also. the cv carb is a great carb. it is inexpensive to maintain, actually pretty trouble free. set it and forget it. not to worry about fuel injection.....not all it is cracked up to be.........jmo...
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  5. whacker

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    yes it's your needle and seat.....clean it and inspect it....and make sure the setting is right....
    whacker, Jan 2, 2010
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