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  1. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    The attached picture shows the red and white trace wire coming from the coil that is coated in the black stuff.
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 19, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    No, but I can wiggle it. I can't keep the bike running the way it is. FML. I broke the soldiered one off but was able to soldier it back on....
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 18, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Actually it's brand new.
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 18, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Took the tank off because I don't have the proper length screwdriver, and was going to sync again. I guess I must have broken a wire off on top...
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 18, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Thanks for the advice Len!
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 18, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Me neither!!! That's why I'm here for all the expert advice. Sometimes they talk way to advanced for me. Especially when they start with the...
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 18, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    I'll give that a try. I was using a color tune, but it's really hard to see.
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 18, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Oil level stayed the same over night! One less thing to worry about.
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 18, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Just got back in from checking the oil level. All good, but I'll check again tomorrow.
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    So for now, I guess I just deal with the idle increase and wait for the throttle shaft seals to arrive, and see what happens after I install them.
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Crap. I have new throttle shaft seals on order, but they won't be here for 2 weeks. I did notice that when I apply the front brake at a stop...
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Went for ride tonight. Felt great!!! I did notice again that after the bike gets really warmed up, the rpms climb. I had the bike idling at...
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Either I put the wave washer in wrong, or the slight bending I did to it helped. I attached a clear hose on the fuel port and left it for an hour...
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Len has them!
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Put a slight bend to the wave washer, and that stopped the drip. I have a clear hose attached to the port to see if there is any gas slowly...
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Yup. That's the problem. It stopped dripping right away. I'm guessing I could ride the bike as long as when I shut it off, I drain the gas. LOL
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    It's dripping out of the fuel line connection.
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    I have the tank off and attached the pump. It started leaking before I applied pressure. When I placed my order for the rebuild kit, I don'...
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    It's there. Just tried the vacuum pump, and it doesn't hold pressure at all. Guess that's where my problem is.
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    15 is the wave washer and 17 is the o ring that goes around the lever
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Put a small bit of lube on all the gaskets. Put some gas in it. Clamped off the vacuum line, and a small steady drip from the fuel port. I'm...
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    I might have found the problem. The rubber circle with the four holes was out of alignment, which I would believe is the problem. I probably...
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Post by: Glen F., Jul 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    I did. I guess I screwed something up.
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Well not much to test. I put gas in the tank with the petcock on, and gas poured out. Ordering a new rebuild kit.
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Will do!
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 16, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    https://www.princessauto.com/en/vacuum-pump-and-brake-bleeder-kit/product/PA0008943409. Picking this up tomorrow. Same shit, different pile, but...
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 16, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Picking one up tomorrow. Just changed the oil. Spun the engine by hand and with the starter. Got a little tired doing it by hand. Drained and...
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 16, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    How would I use it? Attach it to the vacuum line with gas in the tank?
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 16, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    How do I test the petcock to make sure it is not the problem?
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 16, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Yes I did. Not sure if I got close enough to do the middle 2. Pretty tight.
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 16, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    I did notice when I went for a ride the other evening, at every stop light the rpms slowly started to climb. I had the idle set at about...
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 16, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Ya, that's what I'm afraid of.
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Got it!
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    To remove them. Sorry
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Guessing an impact gun would be best for that.
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    I'm still going to order new shaft seals. I'm just not trusting the o rings. What else could cause a vacuum leak and where would I look?
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    I had the bike running at idle. Turned the gas on (not lit) and pointed it towards all the intake boots, and anywhere I could get to on the carbs...
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Could that be a cause for vacuum leaks?
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    That goes the the petcock
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Sorry, those are the vacuum ports to sync the carbs. Just looking for anything right about now.
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Do these look correct?
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    I'm not sure where to go then. I replaced the throttle shaft seals with o rings that were recommended here. Maybe I should order new seals from Len.
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    Ya but you deal with these all the time, and many more than I can imagine. All good, I'll reduce the light passage.
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    So I should tighten them up just a bit since you are saying the light should be about paper thickness?
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    I had thought about using old credit cards, but the instructions from this site said to use a paper clip, so I did. Where else could I look for a...
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    My dad was the mechanic, not me. 58 years young and still learning.
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    I used a paper clip in the middle of the bottom of #2,and adjusted 1 then 3 and4 with another paper clip the same diameter.
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    I didn't show the spring, but it's there.
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Glen F.
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    Gas smell in oil

    I have benched synced before putting them on the bike. let the bike warm up and sync then color tune then sync again. I don't own any other bikes.
    Post by: Glen F., Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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