[gobigohome]

So I had my bike in storage for a couple years, so needless to say I was a little rusty on the tear down and rebuild of the carb. I had to clean all the jets and change some jetting due to elevation. I got it all back together but when I turned the gas on it started pour out the outlet tube on the bottom of the carb. I made sure the gas drain screw on the bottom of the carb was closed but is still coming out.

Any thoughts on what could be going on? Could the float be stuck open? I did not think it would still come out the drain on the bowl.

Any help or thoughts would be greatly appreciated

[hall_philip]

yes your float is stuck, if you have a gauge I believe it needs set at 8mm? check the manual don't take my word for It.

[JimDirt]

Yes ! , its 8mm

[gobigohome]

When you mean 8mm is it a setting or jet. For my ignorance can you put it in lamen terms for me exactly what is meant or the procedure to do it. I have also tried to search for this but was hard to find the straight answer.

[JimDirt]

Float is 8mm from carb surface while holding carb sideways

[gobigohome]

Thank you that was very helpful. I will have to find the float gauge tool

[JimDirt]

They are kind of spendy , i use one

http://www.crfsonly.com/catalog/product ... ts_id/4092


Or you can use a digital caliper or a pocket ruler

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-dig ... 47257.html

http://www.zoro.com/i/G1217395/?utm_sou ... MgodpSsAFA

[Krannie]

A stuck float has nothing to do with the float itself.

The float needle gets caught up in it's cavity due to corrosion, and will get stuck.

You need to pull the float needle, polish it, and polish the cavity it sits in, so it will slide without issue.

You should also inspect the tip of the needle (rubber) for any marks....replace it if you see any rings in the rubber.