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Carb fuel tube

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by carsonschaos, Mar 5, 2007.

  1. carsonschaos

    carsonschaos Member

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    I was checking the float level and noticed that the copper tube
    that feeds the carbs, were the rubber line connects to the carbs.
    It rotates between the carbs.
    Is that normal?? Didn't notice it before.
    I would have thought I would have noticed that while doing the cleaning.
     
    carsonschaos, Mar 5, 2007
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  2. chacal

    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    Yep, normal, it rides on two little or-ings that allows it to swivel.
     
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    Cool Beans.
    Thanks.
     
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    Boy does it swivel. Try getting the fuel line back on it with the carbs on the bike! It'll swivel down 9 times outta 10.

    Now I know to put the fuel line on the carbs BEFORE putting carbs back on the bike.
     
    MiCarl, Mar 6, 2007
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    LOL!! Me too! I never take it off. I just drag it around the shop like it was an umbilical cord!
     
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    Good.
    My next question was, how loose or easy to rotate is it supposed to be?
    I guess fairly lose. mine is.
    Thanks
     
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    Unlike lawyers and ladies, there's no spec for loose or easy: it should turn easily into position as needed.

    All that matters is whether it leaks or not.
     
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    I good idea I did was to use GOOP (like clear liquid rubber) on the fuel tube to seal it (incase it wanted to start leaking) and it stays put! Always in the upright position, like she likes it!!!! The Goop sets up like tire rubber.
    You can find it at most hardware stores, Walmart, Kmart, Mills Fleet, etc.

    **I've used this stuff on everything around the house/shop. It goes on like silicone, but is alot tougher and stronger when it sets up. I even used it to make a livewell for my boat, out of sheet aluminum. It holds the corners and bottom together and hasn't sprung a leak in over 15 years, so I know how good it works. I even patched a hole in one of my bike seats with it (it's clear and doesn't show) Try it!! >PD<
     
    PainterD, Mar 7, 2007
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