First start of the season: Feul leaking like crazy...

[andyb]

Filter the gas with a lawnmower.  Just get new gas

You may wish to try a little marvel mystery oil or the like in your fuel for a tank or two.  A little extra lubrication for some of those carb bits.

[SlowOldGuy]

I have yet to see a filter capable of filtering out all rust particles.  Use POR-15 on the tank to fix the problem rather than trying to band-aid a fix that won't work.  I'll just cost you more time and effort "fixing" it several times.

DavidR.

[SlowOldGuy]

A great way to free up sticky floats is to ride the fj over a couple speed bumps or off a curb or two. This will jar the crud loose and stop the leak so you don't have to pull the carbs.

Which may explain why the FJ pictured in your avatar is missing its chin fairing.

DavidR.

[carsick]

David,
How does one go about using POR-15 inside the tank? Is this just their standard paint or something made for fuel tanks? Details please!
Doug

[rktmanfj]

David,
How does one go about using POR-15 inside the tank? Is this just their standard paint or something made for fuel tanks? Details please!
Doug

http://www.por15.com/CYCLE-TANK-REPAIR-KIT/productinfo/CTRK/

[mijohnso]

When I clean the carbs, should I just get this kit:
http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=656.msg4782#msg4782

Or should I also get this one too (well, I guess 4 of these):
http://rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Carb%3ARebuildkit2&cat=39

Is it worth investing the $140 on my old carbs...Boy I'd bet she would purr like a kitten if I spent all that money...Maybe...

And, as for what I have to look forward to with por-15 tank sealer:
http://www.por15.com/Data%20Sheets/fuel%20tank%20sealer%20pdf.pdf

Looks like a lot of work... A lot of work...

[andyb]

If you don't screw things up (or a prior owner did) when you take them apart and put them together, I'd think that this kit should be what you'll need.  If the emulsion tubes (needle jets) are very worn, if the float needles are very worn, if the needle seats are out-of-round, or if the bowl gaskets are kaput, you'll want to look into getting other parts in addition.

But that SS screw kit makes things a zillionty times easier to work on, and the orings are there for stopping leakages.

[mijohnso]

Will a non California tank from an '84 fit my California model 86? I know they are different part numbers, but is the difference in fitment or something less meaningful?

Thanks!

-mike

[Mark Olson]

A great way to free up sticky floats is to ride the fj over a couple speed bumps or off a curb or two. This will jar the crud loose and stop the leak so you don't have to pull the carbs.

Which may explain why the FJ pictured in your avatar is missing its chin fairing.

DavidR.

umm , It was the p.o. that broke it , yeah that's it.