83VR3711 Posted August 4, 2009 #1 Posted August 4, 2009 Well, I got the carbs put back together and re-installed on the bike (my first time). After I got the bike put back together, I decided to take her for a spin and she ran like a dream:usa:. She did have a hard time idling though. When I got back from around the block, I seen a puddle of fuel on the ground:yikes:. Come to find out, I had accidently left the #1 carb drain open. Easy fix....until I took closer look, I noticed that the drain line was not the only thing leaking fuel. Appearently all 4 carbs were leaking fuel and I know that I put the covers back on tight when I re-assembled them:soapbox:. I guess my question is.....how often do you have to replace the O-ring that seals the cover to the carb?
Squeeze Posted August 4, 2009 #2 Posted August 4, 2009 Well, I got the carbs put back together and re-installed on the bike (my first time). After I got the bike put back together, I decided to take her for a spin and she ran like a dream:usa:. She did have a hard time idling though. When I got back from around the block, I seen a puddle of fuel on the ground:yikes:. Come to find out, I had accidently left the #1 carb drain open. Easy fix....until I took closer look, I noticed that the drain line was not the only thing leaking fuel. Appearently all 4 carbs were leaking fuel and I know that I put the covers back on tight when I re-assembled them:soapbox:. I guess my question is.....how often do you have to replace the O-ring that seals the cover to the carb? I replaced one O-Ring of the Fuel Bowl Cover at 20+ Carb Sets i worked on.
Venturous Randy Posted August 4, 2009 #3 Posted August 4, 2009 I replaced one O-Ring of the Fuel Bowl Cover at 20+ Carb Sets i worked on. I am with Squeeze on this one. I don't think I have had to replace the carb bowl o-ring on any of the carbs I have worked on and you are saying all four are leaking? Something don't look right here. RandyA
GeorgeS Posted August 4, 2009 #4 Posted August 4, 2009 did you put " both " orings back on. the large one, and the little one ?? The large one's can eaisly slip out of there groove's on reassembly.
83VR3711 Posted August 4, 2009 Author #5 Posted August 4, 2009 did you put " both " orings back on. the large one, and the little one ?? The large one's can eaisly slip out of there groove's on reassembly. That is a good question. I will probably pull the carbs back off again tonight and take another look. Also, I had one heck of a time trying to get the throttle cables back on? I gave up on the "throttle up" cable and had to rig it up. I tried every method I could think of and still wound up half a hair too short.....
rhncue Posted August 5, 2009 #6 Posted August 5, 2009 That is a good question. I will probably pull the carbs back off again tonight and take another look. Also, I had one heck of a time trying to get the throttle cables back on? I gave up on the "throttle up" cable and had to rig it up. I tried every method I could think of and still wound up half a hair too short..... I haven't messed with the carbs for awhile so my memory isn't real clear. I do know that you put the cables back on before seating the carbs into place. If I remember correctly I took off the bracket that holds the cables in place until the cables were connected and then screwed the bracket back in place. I know that once I figured it out it was very easy to do. Dick
83VR3711 Posted August 5, 2009 Author #8 Posted August 5, 2009 Cables are a b**** to hook up!! YES THEY ARE!!!!
Venturous Randy Posted August 5, 2009 #9 Posted August 5, 2009 The biggest problem I have had with the throttle cables is when they slip out of the hole in the junction box. Then the cable housing is up on a step and will make it seem about a half inch too short. That is probably why you have had a problem with this. RandyA
CrazyHorse Posted August 5, 2009 #10 Posted August 5, 2009 That is a good question. I will probably pull the carbs back off again tonight and take another look. Also, I had one heck of a time trying to get the throttle cables back on? I gave up on the "throttle up" cable and had to rig it up. I tried every method I could think of and still wound up half a hair too short..... It is tremendously easier to install the throttle cables with the carbs NOT seated in thier boots, Don't ask me how I know.
Marcarl Posted August 5, 2009 #11 Posted August 5, 2009 It is tremendously easier to install the throttle cables with the carbs NOT seated in thier boots, Don't ask me how I know. It's the only way,,,yep!
rhncue Posted August 5, 2009 #12 Posted August 5, 2009 I looked at my spare set of carbs early this morning to refresh my memory some. As I said earlier, the carb set needs to be only partially slid into place going in from the left side. There are two cable guides screwed onto the top of the carb rack. With the inner guide unscrewed and off the rack the inner and outer cables can then be easily installed. Once installed, the guide is then screwed back into place. Once the cables are connected the rack is then slid farther into place until aligned with the boots and then finished up. It's been awhile since I have removed the carbs but for a week or so I removed and reinstalled them at least 8 times trying to get the floats adjusted just right. I remember timing the last install and it was right at 15 minutes from start to having the bike sitting and running. The hardest problem I had was re-connecting the hose to the bottom of the filter box. Once I finally figured out how to get it on with some long needle nose pliers it also became a little easier. Dick
83VR3711 Posted August 5, 2009 Author #13 Posted August 5, 2009 Thank you for all of your tips. I have resolved the issue with the leaking carbs. I wound up removing all of the carb covers and removing/ reinstalling the o-rings. I them replaced the covers onto a different carb than it was removed from. All is well (still working on the cables
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