Not all carbs getting gas

[Guest]

Just got an 82 gs550L that I will be turning into a cafe racer. Bike fires when carbs are sprayed. Tank is not dirty. Rebuilt the petcock. Nothin. Took the carbs off to clean them and only the 3rd carb had gas in the bowl. I'm in the process of cleaning jets and such. Is there a way to blow out the fuel bar by not separating them? If I shoot air through the gas line it comes out the over flow. Can I block these up and then shoot air? I really don't want to separate these carbs.(will if I have too) Help

[allojohn]

Only one way to do this job - properly. Tear the carbs apart and dip them!

[Nessism]

Please check the Newbie Mistakes thread and carb rebuild tutorial linked in my signature.

This is your opportunity to learn from the mistakes of others...

[Octain]

Sounds like a proper carb cleaning is in order.

Welcome to the forums!

[SqDancerLynn1]

The fuel inlet seat has a internal filter, clips to the float valve probably loaded with crap if no fuel is getting to only one carb

[cowboyup3371]

Listen to Nessism and don't try to shortcut this. There are too many cases of people who do and have to redo them to fix their own mistakes.

[tigerfan474]

Carbs done

Just finished the rebuild of my carbs. All new jet plugs, o rings, everything dipped and blown out. Cleaned tank, rebuild petcock and new fuel line. Will re install Saturday. Lets hope for a Christmas miracle. Nessam, Thank you for the carb info. That was a HUGE help!

[tigerfan474]

Nessism, Sorry

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[BassCliff]

Hi,

Nessism, Sorry

And if you click the "Edit" button on your post, you can correct or add information even after it has been submitted to the forum.


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[Steve]

If I shoot air through the gas line it comes out the over flow.

VERRRY interrressting, since you don't have an "over flow" on these carbs.


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[BassCliff]

Hi,

VERRRY interrressting, since you don't have an "over flow" on these carbs.

Perhaps he means the vent tubes.







See: Where Do These Hoses Go?


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff