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Message started by 1996Sav on 01/25/09 at 15:44:54

Title: Need Carb Help on 1996
Post by 1996Sav on 01/25/09 at 15:44:54

I am helping a coworker with her 1996 Savage. It has been stored for over a year. I have drained the fuel tank and carb float bowl. While attempting to start, it only runs for a few seconds before dying. Fresh gas spills out of the bowl vent tubes which are tucked into the frame above the carb. What would cause fuel to exit the bowl vent tubes? Also, even without the engine running, if the petcock is turned to PRI, fuel will spill out of these bowl vent tubes.

Is the float needle stuck? Are any of the jets clogged?

I appreciate any help. Thank you

Title: Re: Need Carb Help on 1996
Post by verslagen1 on 01/25/09 at 15:52:02

Yep float is stuck, maybe a rapt on the side of the carb will break it loose.

Add a couple ounces of seafoam to the gas if you don't want to take it apart and clean it. see tech section for carb clean if you do. it's in the index at the top.

most likely some of the jets are clogged too. they're small and crap is big.

Title: Re: Need Carb Help on 1996
Post by Digger on 01/25/09 at 19:56:42

1996,

My bike (see signature) was stored for a year (poorly). I needed to completely remove the carb, disassemble it, and dip it overnight.

End of problem.

Sounds like the float is stuck down on the one you're working on. If none of the easy fixes work for you (they didn't for me), you'll have to do what I did.

Get ALL of the rubber bits off before dippidge, some are hidden. Remove every screw you can see.

Good luck!

Title: Re: Need Carb Help on 1996
Post by 1996Sav on 01/25/09 at 21:28:53

Thanks for the rapid responses. Tomorrow I will remove the carb and begin the disassembly.

I was hoping that I could leave the carb on the bike, remove the float bowl, and then clean the float valve. Judging by what you guys have written, no such luck.

I'll post the updates of what I learn as it occurs.

Thanks to all. This is a great forum.

Title: Re: Need Carb Help on 1996
Post by Breeze on 01/26/09 at 12:33:05

Quote:

Also, even without the engine running, if the petcock is turned to PRI, fuel will spill out of these bowl vent tubes.

This is because with the indicator pointed to PRI..that means prime. This means you have a constant flow of fuel. That is to be used to refill the float bowl after you have reassembled the carb and put it back on.
Your petcock should be between the "RES" and "PRI" positions..

Title: Re: Need Carb Help on 1996
Post by verslagen1 on 01/26/09 at 13:07:29

normal operation is "on"