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Leaking fuel tubes between 73 - Z1 28mm carbs
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02 Aug 2008 09:43 #229682
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Anyone had any luck stopping leakage at the fuel tubes between carbs without a total major overhaul ? Bike is a 73 Z1 w/stock 28mm VM carbs but same deal on all of the Z1/KZ900/KZ1000 carbs I think. I have 2 73 sets and 1 75 and they all leak. Will trade even one set for good set of leak free running 26mm carbs, prefer 76 KZ900's
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02 Aug 2008 10:49 #229697
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Replied by Patton on topic Leaking fuel tubes between 73 - Z1 28mm carbs
If the fuel pipes are loose and leaking, Z1E has them.
Z1 fuel pipe .
Some folks report success by wrapping the old joints with teflon tape which tightens the fitment.
Good Luck!
Z1 fuel pipe .
Some folks report success by wrapping the old joints with teflon tape which tightens the fitment.
Good Luck!
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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02 Aug 2008 16:19 #229749
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78-KZ1000/1105, 80 KZ1000, 82 Kawasaki GPZ750, 95 Harley Fatboy, 80 Suzuki GS1100ET, 81 GS1100E parts bike, 83 GS1100SD Katana/1394,78 Yamaha XT500, 81 Yamaha XS650, 78 Yamaha XS650E, 48 Whizzer model J motorbike, 71 Honda CT70H, 71 Honda CT70, 81 IT 250 Yamaha,82 Honda XL100S owned
Replied by mtkawboy on topic Leaking fuel tubes between 73 - Z1 28mm carbs
Thanks, I didnt know they were available. Sounds like either way the carbs have to come apart. Do they just press in or is there an o-ring or something ?
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02 Aug 2008 16:45 #229763
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Replied by Sandy on topic Leaking fuel tubes between 73 - Z1 28mm carbs
Not 100% sure,but they will either have o-rings,or they will have a rubber coating on them.(with ribs formed into the metal casting)
I've seen both,and have dealt with both...can't say for sure on the carbs you have though.
I did the teflon-tape trick,and it did work.(3 plus years)
For peace of mind though...get new ones from Jeff and call it done.
I've seen both,and have dealt with both...can't say for sure on the carbs you have though.
I did the teflon-tape trick,and it did work.(3 plus years)
For peace of mind though...get new ones from Jeff and call it done.
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