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Need Help-Float Over flow

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by varsity211, Aug 26, 2008.

  1. varsity211

    varsity211 New Member

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    Hi,

    Looks like floats on my XJ700 are flooded with fuel, the other day i saw oil leaking around the gear peddal area, now the bike doesn't start, it cranks but dosen't fire up, how to fix this issue.
     
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  2. bill

    bill Active Member

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    Not sure why you suspect a float issue. Do you know where the oil came from? Is there a strong smell of gas in the oil?
     
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    Drain the oil immediately if you suspect Crankcase Flooding with Fuel.
    Inspect the oil for the presence of fuel.
    If fuel is present a couple of issues/solutions must be investigated!!

    Petcock-It is continuing to deliver fuel when it is not supposed to do when engine is off<no vaccum>

    Float levels/bad seal valve-Only option is to remove carbs and replace float valves AND reset float height. Of course a thorough inspection while you are at it.

    OR the cheap, non invasive/lazy way---buy a fuel shut off valve and put inline between the tank and carbs.

    Or I could be barking up the wrong tree and the issue is a bad gasket where the gear change lever is.... :)

    Good luck and let us know what you find
     
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