This new motor I've got has 39mm FCRs (not separates). Today I was riding and stopped on the side of the road to talk. I heard a gurgling sound and saw fuel dripping pretty fast onto the ground. It was coming out of what I'm assuming is a float bowl vent - a black nipple that looks like it should have a fuel line on it, just above where the actual fuel supply hose attaches. Also, with the engine running it would continue to pour out unless I kept the revs up around 3-4000.
My guess is I have a stuck float valve, but I am by no means experienced with carburetors so I'm asking you guys for some advice. I think the hot engine was making the fuel expand in the tank and pushing it to the carbs, which weren't stopping the fuel once it got there.
I've got the carbs off and on the bench and am about to start investigating but I thought I'd start this thread and maybe get some great advice before I get too far into it.
I've looked at Chris Kelley's "Inside the FCRs" page and it looks like I need to take the top panels off (opposite the float bowls) and remove a screw to get to the needles?
Thanks for any help offered!
My guess is I have a stuck float valve, but I am by no means experienced with carburetors so I'm asking you guys for some advice. I think the hot engine was making the fuel expand in the tank and pushing it to the carbs, which weren't stopping the fuel once it got there.
I've got the carbs off and on the bench and am about to start investigating but I thought I'd start this thread and maybe get some great advice before I get too far into it.
I've looked at Chris Kelley's "Inside the FCRs" page and it looks like I need to take the top panels off (opposite the float bowls) and remove a screw to get to the needles?
Thanks for any help offered!