Carburetor Cleaning & Tuning 101
#81
thank you all for this valuable info. It will serve for years I'm sure.
i have a question regarding the syncing of the carbs. I've elevated my tank and extended the fuel line. the vacuum line to carb 1 was removed. air lock and no gas flow is what happened.
I assume that i can bypass this situation by extending the vacuum line and place a Y junction in there for the mercury line, keeping the line attached to the fuel petcock as well.
anyone see any problem with this? Clymer's and the shop guide say to just disconnect the fuel, they don't address keeping the tank attached.
thanks a billion
i have a question regarding the syncing of the carbs. I've elevated my tank and extended the fuel line. the vacuum line to carb 1 was removed. air lock and no gas flow is what happened.
I assume that i can bypass this situation by extending the vacuum line and place a Y junction in there for the mercury line, keeping the line attached to the fuel petcock as well.
anyone see any problem with this? Clymer's and the shop guide say to just disconnect the fuel, they don't address keeping the tank attached.
thanks a billion
#82
Yes, you could use a "Y" fitting to enable the vacuum to reach both your gauge and the tank. Alternatively, you could substitute your tank for a simpler, non-vacuum operated tank and connect your vacuum gauge directly to the cylinder. Personally I use a small plastic oil can with a fuel line attached; this way I can remove the tank completely while troubleshooting and have more room to work.
Another choice would be to use your regular tank but leave it unhooked (therefore not needing the y-fitting) and simply suck on the vacuum line every few minutes to keep the carb bowls full.
Another choice would be to use your regular tank but leave it unhooked (therefore not needing the y-fitting) and simply suck on the vacuum line every few minutes to keep the carb bowls full.
#83
#85
Does bike run now? If so, run it til it gets to operating temp. or use a hair dryer to heat the boots (insulators). They come off way easier if the boots are warm.
#88