Post by fivendime on Sept 29, 2009 16:10:33 GMT -8
I think and hope this fixes my problem with my flooding out on rough steep trails. Even driving on extremely rough roads will make it sputter here and there. SO, I took the carburetor apart and analyzed the situation. This is what I came up with. There is a 1/4" hole on the top of the float bowl area that I assume is the overflow. I noticed that if I tipped the carb slightly it wouldn't take much for gas to pour out. I had an idea in mind, so I went to the hardware store and grabbed a 1/4"x1" aluminum sleeve, some glue, and a chunk of fuel hose. I then took the sleeve and tapped it in, which was snug. Then I put some of that glue around it, which is gas, alcohol, oil etc resistant. I then have that hose pushed around it for a tight fit. I just have to figure out how long to make it. Here is the pics to show what I have done. This can work on many carbs or can be adapted in many ways.
Results to follow after testing!
This is the carb split apart to see the inside of the float area where I was working on.
This shot shows the vent hole on the top half of the carb. Notice its just above the hole where the air cleaner would screw too.
This one is of the vent hole on the under side of the top half. Its in the middle next to the long thing with a spring sticking out, yep that's the professionals call it, haha
These are the goodies I picked up for the task. No more then a 5 dollar bill for these items.
A shot of the aluminum sleeve in place with the glue around it.
This is a look at the final product. Notice the aluminum sleeve sticking out along with the fuel hose pushed on. Once the hose is cut to length, which is not specific, your on your way.......to testing that the hose is correct length.
Results to follow after testing!
This is the carb split apart to see the inside of the float area where I was working on.
This shot shows the vent hole on the top half of the carb. Notice its just above the hole where the air cleaner would screw too.
This one is of the vent hole on the under side of the top half. Its in the middle next to the long thing with a spring sticking out, yep that's the professionals call it, haha
These are the goodies I picked up for the task. No more then a 5 dollar bill for these items.
A shot of the aluminum sleeve in place with the glue around it.
This is a look at the final product. Notice the aluminum sleeve sticking out along with the fuel hose pushed on. Once the hose is cut to length, which is not specific, your on your way.......to testing that the hose is correct length.