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New float valves -still leaking

Started by MOTOMYSZOR, May 06, 2020, 08:09:33 AM

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MOTOMYSZOR

After winter, one of my carburetors started leaking....
So I ordered 4 full sets Tourmax FVS-205 (needle+ seat).

I just installed everything while ago and tested. carb 2 and 3 leaking....
I compared old parts and new and it looks like those valve seats are for older FJ's - gravity feed. Hole is bigger then in my old valve seats.

Could that be the reason why they leaking?
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MOTOMYSZOR

I just found Pat's post in carburetor files: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=9836.0 and I know that valve seats from older FJ are the reason.....

Because seller try pretend that it is not his fault I have limited options......  :dash2:

I am wonder if it will be possible to use new needles and old seats.....
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balky1

Quote from: MOTOMYSZOR on May 06, 2020, 10:16:37 AM
I just found Pat's post in carburetor files: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=9836.0 and I know that valve seats from older FJ are the reason.....

Because seller try pretend that it is not his fault I have limited options......  :dash2:

I am wonder if it will be possible to use new needles and old seats.....

Should be.
I had problems with Tourmax needle and seat installation on my '85. Although the total length seemed the same like the old ones, I had a fuel level problem and float adjustment was necessary. Since I had no knowledge, place and tools to do it properly, after some time of trying I drove the bike to the expert. Now it runs on those seats a couple of years without problems.


FJ 1100, 1985, sold
FJR 1300, 2009

FJ1200W

We're all aware of "the whistle" the bikes make when parked "hot".

I pulled the valves in the cap to put an end to that sound and strangely enough my carb leaks ended.

Possibly related? Only the shadow knows for sure!
Steve
Columbia, Missouri
USA

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I love cry of the FJ wanting to be riden. After the flapectomy I really miss it.  :sorry:
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

MOTOMYSZOR

I used old seats and new needles. And so far so good...... no leaks....  :yahoo:
I just had to adjust fuel level because was to high.
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