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Leaky Carb???

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by jeepjunky30, Jul 28, 2005.

  1. jeepjunky30

    jeepjunky30 New Member

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    I've got a 2000 American Ironhorse Classic w/an S&S Super E carb. The carb's leaking out of the overflow tube while just sitting overnight. I'm suspecting stuck floats. Anyone have any idea how to remedy this situation??? Thanx guys.
    jeepjunky30, Jul 28, 2005
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  3. CD

    CD Guest

    Two options, one close the petcock and remove the brass plug (5/8") from the bottom of the fuel bowl and let the fuel drain into a cup. Then open the petcock and let it flush the needle and seat. Reinstall the plug and see if it overflows again. If it does, you will need to remove the float bowl and clean the needle seat, check for debris and a leaky float and set float height. Make sure you get the bowl gasket or a rebuld kit first.

    Check and clean your petcock filter and if there is a lot of debris consider installing an inline fuel filter.
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    CD, Jul 28, 2005
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  4. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    yup....what cd said.......sounds llike dirt in the fuel system...
    chucktx
    chucktx, Jul 28, 2005
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  5. jeepjunky30

    jeepjunky30 New Member

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    Thanx guys.
    jeepjunky30, Jul 29, 2005
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