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2. Test float bowl for cracks (fill with gas/rubbing alcohol to see if it drips out overflow)
3. Check float level (after ensuring floats are not upside down
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Southern Maryland, USA
1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
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Float bowls tested fine (I should of thought of that one)
I am not sure if the float is level but they all seem to be about the same.
You are the second person to ask if the floats were in upside down and all I know is that I put them in the way they came out so I took a picture of them with one on one way and the other on upside down maybe you can tell me which way it correct. The bowls fit on either way so I really don't know and the pictures in the book do not make it clear. The one on the right is the way they were and the way I thought was correct while the one on the left is fliped over.
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Southern Maryland, USA
1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)
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Z1 (need I...
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This should be pointed up at you (carb upside down) when float is installed correctly
Southern Maryland, USA
1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)
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Z1 (need I...
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1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
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Ok so everything has check out so far then and we seem to agree which way the floats go so what is the next course of action?
Check float level. You can use a clear tube from the drain valve to see how high the level will be. I actually had the same issue with my 250 a while back. When I opened up and looked at the carb, I looked very closely at the float assembly. When the floats were up all the way, the stopper pin was not pushed firmly blocking fuel flow from the gas tank. I kind of eyeball adjusted and it fixed the problem.
Another thing to check would be where the stopper plug goes into the fuel hole (sorry for bad terms)....you can check for dirt/debris that will keep it from closing completely. Also inspect the stopper for rips/tears/wear. You may just need a new stopper (is it called a float needle?) to fix the issue.
~Clutch
Southern Maryland, USA
1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)
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Southern Maryland, USA
1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)
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KZ1000 P (For a "touring" bike)
Z1 (need I...
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