WANTED:Carb Float Valve
01-28-2012, 01:52 PM
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Have you tried cleaning the valve seat out with a Q tip?
If you have a new valve and can't see a defect, then the problem could be something stuck on the seating area.
Also take a good look at the seat and look for scoring, which would mean you need a new set of carbs.....
If you have a new valve and can't see a defect, then the problem could be something stuck on the seating area.
Also take a good look at the seat and look for scoring, which would mean you need a new set of carbs.....
01-28-2012, 01:57 PM
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I did use a q-tip, looked in seat, no scoring (thank God). Have you ever heard of the floats going out of adjustment? I know that they are not adjustable. I'll go look at the seat again.
01-28-2012, 02:01 PM
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The floats are not adjustable, like you said. Your only option with them is to replace them if they are out of spec.
Have you checked your floats for leaks? If not hold them underwater and look for bubbles.....
Have you checked your floats for leaks? If not hold them underwater and look for bubbles.....
01-28-2012, 02:40 PM
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01-28-2012, 02:42 PM
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01-28-2012, 03:03 PM
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Alright, Well Thanks for all the help guys. Double checked everything and found a hairline cut in the valve rubber from tip to base. Found it while cleaning the valve with a paper towel. SOL for now. Would like to think that I didnt do that but o-well.
01-28-2012, 03:05 PM
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i can send you a valve as well
01-28-2012, 06:52 PM
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01-28-2012, 08:06 PM
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I talked to the VERY helpfull Douc.. I mean guy at the parts dept. over the phone and he said that they couldnt take it back beucase I used it and that I sumberged it in fuel. I went on to explain to him that this was the only way to see if worked properly, yada yada yada... Now when I return the part on Tuesday I have to talk to the parts manager and explain my case. Not to worry though, I know I'm in the right.
01-28-2012, 10:28 PM
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Yes it was. I am 99% sure that it was not me. After using the Carb Set-up thread that you posted I remeber how sensitive the valves are to get in thier seat with out binding or falling out so I took extreme care. I looked around and the mouth where the seat is recessed into is smooth and nothing that could cut it. The bag that it came in has no cuts in it either, except for where I used a knife to open it with. Yes the valve was at the opposite end of the bag when I cut into it.
01-28-2012, 10:33 PM
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