GS450L - engine stalls after start

[Tamara]

I was with Pete for a while that I couldn't quite remember what it was. I knew it was something that made me feel dumb.
How about making sure that there are rubber plugs directly under the pilot jets. If those aren't in there forget it. # 28
http://www.mrcycles.com/fiche_sectio...1985&fveh=2099

It looks like we'll have to pull the carbs and open them up to doublecheck that.

[Tamara]

Update: This afternoon, I tried starting it (put the petcock on prime) and then cranked it. No joy on the starting. When I was done, I put the petcock back on "on". I just went out to the garage a few minutes ago and there's a small puddle of gas on the floor underneath the hose that runs from the carb to the ground.

[Mekanix]

The carbs flooded and the needle and seat couldn't stop the flow of fuel.

This might be your whole problem.

If it is: With the gas on prime and a full tank, the needle should be able to hold the fuel back.
You could replace the needle and seats or use a Q-tip and some metal polish in a drill to polish the needle and seat so that you get a good seal.

These engines stall out with too much fuel as well.

[Tamara]

The carbs flooded and the needle and seat couldn't stop the flow of fuel.

This might be your whole problem.

If it is: With the gas on prime and a full tank, the needle should be able to hold the fuel back.
You could replace the needle and seats or use a Q-tip and some metal polish in a drill to polish the needle and seat so that you get a good seal.

These engines stall out with too much fuel as well.

Sounds like I have a weekend project lined up for when my more mechanically inclined friend comes over to help me.

[pete]

Yes too much fuel will definitely do that!

Sounds like you're on the right track now...

Edit: Forgot to say double check your oil doesn't have any fuel in it too.

[Tamara]

Yes too much fuel will definitely do that!

Sounds like you're on the right track now...

Edit: Forgot to say double check your oil doesn't have any fuel in it too.

I have oil and filter for an oil change. I couldn't smell any gas when I pulled the dipstick but you never know.

[pete]

As long as it's not coming in via the vacuum hose it's probably ok, but best to be safe is all I'm thinking.

[barnbiketom]

Sounds like I have a weekend project lined up for when my more mechanically inclined friend comes over to help me.

Just like the postcard says:

wish you were here..

I wish I was THERE LOL..

[Tamara]

Just like the postcard says:

wish you were here..

I wish I was THERE LOL..

I have beer chilling in the fridge in the garage for hands that help .

[barnbiketom]

I have beer chilling in the fridge in the garage for hands that help .

I won't even ask what kind of beer hahahaha..

but
I will ask if you are near NW pennsylvania!!!

[Tamara]

I won't even ask what kind of beer hahahaha..

but
I will ask if you are near NW pennsylvania!!!

We're in Florida.

[barnbiketom]

well shucks!! but maybe another member here in FL can assist you if needed?

It's always something simple, these bike's problems.. just how to find it takes patience, experience, tools and logic!!

[Tamara]

I have an update in the Ladies Only forum .

[barnbiketom]

I've done a lot of carbs, and every so often, one just doesn't work.

After taking it back out and looking/dipping/cleaning and playin around with the float pin etc.. then it works.
I hope you are good to go fo rat LEAST another 30 yeers!!!! Have fun!!

[pete]

Woohoo! Glad to see you got it running and got out for a ride

I feel weird replying in the ladies forum so I replied here