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Started by FJTillDeath, March 27, 2012, 12:46:16 AM

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FJTillDeath

Hi guys, I did search earlier, but I am in a rush so I couldnt find my old posts relating to this problem

This morning at 4am my carb started leaking petrol for no reason. I assume the float bowl was stuck open again or the orings and stuff are just past their wear date. Its the same carb that always leaks, right most one.

I rode the bike and the leak seemed to stop, but i am worried it starts again later, normally to fix i just take the carbs and tap on them and that sorts them out.

Naturally I have gotten tired of this.
What I cant remember is which kit of Randy's I am supposed to use to fix the problem.
Is it the carb rebuild kit
http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Carb%3Arebuildkit1
If so would I get away with just fixing the one carb or would I have to fork out to fix em all?

Or do I just need this kit
http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=carbkit
My mind says yes to the first option but my wallet says yes to the second option :wacko1:

Thanks for the help guys
Life behind bars - is actually quite thrilling

simi_ed

Jesse, your leak is probably from the orings.  The $22 kit has all the orings you'll need.  Take my advice, if you do one, do all.
-- RKBA Regards,

Ed
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Ed Thiele 
Simi Valley, CA -- I no longer have SoCal manners.
'89 FJ12C (Theft deterrent Silver/White)


- All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for
enough good men to do nothing.

- Edmund Burke

racerrad8

Quote from: FJt!llD3@th on March 27, 2012, 12:46:16 AM
Hi guys, I did search earlier, but I am in a rush so I couldnt find my old posts relating to this problem

This morning at 4am my carb started leaking petrol for no reason. I assume the float bowl was stuck open again or the orings and stuff are just past their wear date. Its the same carb that always leaks, right most one.

I rode the bike and the leak seemed to stop, but i am worried it starts again later, normally to fix i just take the carbs and tap on them and that sorts them out.

Naturally I have gotten tired of this.
What I cant remember is which kit of Randy's I am supposed to use to fix the problem.
Is it the carb rebuild kit FJ1100 Rebuild Kit

If so would I get away with just fixing the one carb or would I have to fork out to fix em all?

Or do I just need this kit S/S Screw & O-ring Kit

My mind says yes to the first option but my wallet says yes to the second option :wacko1:

Thanks for the help guys

Jesse,

The first option is for rebuilt the carbs, the second is for resealing them.

The minimum would be the screw & o-ring kit, but if you are going to rebuild then really are going to need both options.

Randy - RPM

Randy - RPM

FJTillDeath

Thanks I will see what I can do.. it would be best to do everything at once..well there goes my life savings :morning1: :dash1:
Life behind bars - is actually quite thrilling

fj11.5

don't you just love carby work , , any luck mate?? , not sure if you ever sent that clutch lever back, but did you still want the proper one , think it was the thicker one where it pivots you needed .?
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

FJTillDeath

Yeah it was the thicker one

I sent it back, it came back to me, so I resent it a month and a half ago. I truly despise our postal service. I have a tracking number, I will dig it up and check what it bears

This will be my first time doing major carb work, so I am keen to learn a lot. First have to get dough in order :crazy:
Life behind bars - is actually quite thrilling