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possible float or float needle problem?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by 2001FZ1, Apr 9, 2007.

  1. 2001FZ1

    2001FZ1 Member

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    This weekend I was finally able get the Maxim running and before I did, I turned the petcock to Prime. After a couple minutes, I noticed that fuel was dripping slowly from the overflow tube. When the bike is put to 'On' the dripping stopped.

    So do you think I have a stuck float or bad float needle valve or both?

    Are the float needle valves still available if I have a bad one?

    Thanks!
     
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    Not a good situation, but one that happens to us all the time. Definitely the float needle/seat. You can disassemble and try to clean them up, or replace them.

    Here's a float bowl kit from MotorcycleCarbs.com for Hitachi carbs:
    http://www.motorcyclecarbs.com/CARBURET ... _P5657.cfm
    (Not for the MaximX with Mikuni carbs.)

    The bad part about leaky float valves, of course, is when the fuel ends up mixed with the oil in the crank case.

    Z
     
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