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1978 kz650 replacement float bowl 12 Apr 2014 17:31 #628820

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I have a 1978 kz650 and after a long week of scratching my head as to to why the carb float bleed off was always dripping I found that it was the bowl it self was leaking right from the bleed off tube. Can anyone point me towards where I could find replacement float bowls.

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1978 kz650 replacement float bowl 12 Apr 2014 18:05 #628825

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Finding a replacement bowl may take some time. Remember to get the bowl that matches the side the carb is on. The drain screws on 1&2 face the opposite direction than that of carbs 3&4. In the meantime, you may want to try replacing the brass tube. Here's a link to some info on that process. Ed

www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/58956...heard-of-this#593985
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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1978 kz650 replacement float bowl 12 Apr 2014 19:07 #628827

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That actually really helps. I realize finding replacements is gonna be a pain. One thing I noticed about the bowl in question is it differs from the rest. The bowl that leaks has a 2 stamped on the inside while the other 3 have a 1 stamped in them. Makes me think that someone replaced it before. I will try that fix as it would be simple and easy. But I think I'll wait till I do find new ones.

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1978 kz650 replacement float bowl 13 Apr 2014 04:37 #628841

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Which carburetor & do they have the accelerator pump? Can you post a photo of the float bowl?

You might be able to find something on eebbaayy. In the mean time if the leak is at the base of the overflow tube, you can try using an epoxy to seal it. Permatex liquid metal might work. I've used the stuff a couple of times for the petcock & low fuel switch, and it has held up to gasoline --- no leaks.

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1978 kz650 replacement float bowl 13 Apr 2014 12:54 #628888

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I have a LH side float bowl from some Suzuki VM22's. It's yours for the cost of shipping if that would help.

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1978 kz650 replacement float bowl 14 Apr 2014 13:30 #629011

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I can send you one for the cost of shipping + the cost of 1/2 of a can of Michelob Ultra Light. As said above, can you post a picture so I know if I have the right one. I have some just laying around.

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1978 kz650 replacement float bowl 14 Apr 2014 15:00 #629017

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Yea I'll post some pictures when I tear it down Wednesday or Thursday. Have some parts from z1e coming and I'll do it all at once.

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1978 kz650 replacement float bowl 14 Apr 2014 16:27 #629026

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post a picture and I will mail you one. free i pay shipping.

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1978 kz650 replacement float bowl 14 Apr 2014 16:33 #629027

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Ok I will post a picture tomorrow first thing after work. Thanks to everyone's generosity

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1978 kz650 replacement float bowl 17 Apr 2014 12:36 #629418

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Here is the float bowl in question

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1978 kz650 replacement float bowl 18 Apr 2014 11:40 #629506

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Update to anyone still following:

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I have removed the leaky brass tube from the bowl. Now the hard part finding another to replace it
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1978 kz650 replacement float bowl 18 Apr 2014 15:31 #629530

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I will get over to the garage sat and find you one

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