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platinum_ghost

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No Fuel Getting In Float Bowl-Why?
08/10/06 at 15:26:49

I turned my fuel petcock into the "On, Off, Reserve" type to fix my leaky diaphram. After doing so I used a clear fuel line to ensure fuel was getting to the carb. Turns out, it isn't. If the fuel line is not connected to the carb, fuel flows freely from the tank. If the fuel line is connected to the carb, nothing comes out of the tank. I took off the float bowl and tried to see if fuel was flowing...nothing. Something in the float area is stopping fuel from flowing. What could it be? Opinions anyone?

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Re: No Fuel Getting In Float Bowl-Why?
Reply #1 - 08/10/06 at 15:52:27

It sounds like your float needle is stuck. It is up under the float. You have to remove the float to gain access to it. You could first try squirting some spray carb cleaner into the fuel inlet tube. It should free up fairly easily. Sometimes I rap on the side of a carb with the handle of a screwdriver to help free up a sticking float.

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platinum_ghost Ex Member	Re: No Fuel Getting In Float Bowl-Why? Reply #2 - 08/10/06 at 18:41:03 The float seems to be moving easily, but fuel only fills the fuel line from the carb, up to one inch of th efuel line. Basically 3/4 of the fuel line is always empty. Any other suggestions?
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Re: No Fuel Getting In Float Bowl-Why?
Reply #3 - 08/10/06 at 20:37:30

I would've suggested a lack of vacuum but you've converted your petc0ck so that it no longer uses vacuum. Could be the petc0ck is hosed. If you remove the fuel line from the carb and simply try to drain it into a can, does it flow freely? If not, check upstream to the petc0ck and tank. If it does flow freely, check for obstruction in the carb.

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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 7280 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: No Fuel Getting In Float Bowl-Why? Reply #4 - 08/10/06 at 20:42:44 if all you changed was the petc0k what did you do with the vacume line that went into your carb?? pm lancer he seems to be the carb guru on this site maybe he can help..good luck !!
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azjay Serious Thumper Offline aridzona... its a dry heat Posts: 816 Gender:	Re: No Fuel Getting In Float Bowl-Why? Reply #5 - 08/11/06 at 06:34:33 once the float closes the flow, wether the fuel line is full or not, flow stops, is it creating a running problem?
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 29685 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: No Fuel Getting In Float Bowl-Why? Reply #6 - 08/11/06 at 10:06:42 When you converted the petcock did you also open up the vacuum diaphram in the petc0ck? If not it will block fuel from going down the line. It is on the back of the petc0ck behind 4 screws, where the vac line used to hook up.
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Re: No Fuel Getting In Float Bowl-Why?
Reply #7 - 08/11/06 at 13:42:02

platinum_ghost wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:08:

The float seems to be moving easily, but fuel only fills the fuel line from the carb, up to one inch of th efuel line.

The float moves easily...but does the needle underneath it ? If you've converted your petc0ck to manual, disconnected the vacuum lines, and have an unimpeded flow of gas, then it must be the float needle which will be glued to it's seat.

With the bowl off and the fuel line connected, turn on the gas and let the float drop. You should have a never ending flow of gas. Lightly raise the float all the way - gas flow should stop. If both of these things happen, your float needle is working properly. This test will confirm that your petc0ck and your float needle are working properly.

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platinum_ghost

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Re: No Fuel Getting In Float Bowl-Why?
Reply #8 - 08/11/06 at 15:14:29

Thanks everyone, I seem to have everything in working order now. It was definitely a float issue.

Just to be sure though, how fast should fuel flow into the bowl? It wasn't coming out of the tank like a faucet turned all the way open, more like a faucet 1/4 open. The fuel line had fuel flowing through it, but it didn't take up the whole interior of the line, just a few centimeters along the bottom until the float bowl filled up, then the rest of the line gradually followed.

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Dynobob Serious Thumper Offline 2003 LS650 (with Supertrapp) Posts: 634 Northern Virginia Gender:	Re: No Fuel Getting In Float Bowl-Why? Reply #9 - 08/11/06 at 19:52:39 platinum_ghost wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:08: Just to be sure though, how fast should fuel flow into the bowl? Not all that fast. I think you've got her fixed
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