carb problem, i think.

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carb problem, i think.

03 Jul 2011 00:23

I have a 1980 kz550 and the fuel is not leaving the bottom of the carbs to the engine. the carb has been reubilt, and the floats do not stick. I know it turns over and fires with carb cleaner, and I know the fuel gets down to the bowl. Can anyone help?

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Re: carb problem, i think.

03 Jul 2011 12:00

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The fuel level must be checked and made to be very accurate to spec.

Make sure that your mixture/air screws are not turned in all the way by accident.

Increase the main idle screw.

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05 Jul 2011 13:35

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Your carbs aren't as clean as you think

Completely disassemble them and clean every passage - better yet, dunk them in cleaner bucket, like Berrymans

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