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01 Apr 2009 19:34 #277538
by Davestradamus
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i have a 78 kz650 with mikuni carbs. the carbs are leaking fuel between the housings and the plate where the boots are attached.
i cant get the bike to fire! i am not sure if fuel is making it into the cylinders. where should i start?
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david
i cant get the bike to fire! i am not sure if fuel is making it into the cylinders. where should i start?
thanks
david
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02 Apr 2009 06:54 #277655
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Rob
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Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s
Replied by rstnick on topic leaking carb!
Try a search in the carb section here and at kz650info (link in my signature) for similar problems.
You gotta fix the leak first. Abetter description of where it's leaking would help.
The spark plugs will look wet if gas is making it into the cylinders.
You gotta fix the leak first. Abetter description of where it's leaking would help.
The spark plugs will look wet if gas is making it into the cylinders.
Rob
CANADA
Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s
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06 Apr 2009 11:25 #278879
by Davestradamus
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i have determined that the petcock is leaking slightly. it must be filling the carbs with gas. and i think the floats are stuck. should i be able to move them freely from the exterior of the carbs? i hope all this gas sitting in them doesnt gum them up too bad.
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david
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david
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07 Apr 2009 16:53 #279256
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Would sniff-test crankcase oil and examine its condition to determine whether fuel has entered the crankcase and contaminated the oil.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
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07 Apr 2009 17:03 #279258
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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
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE
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sounds like you will need new needles and seats for sure.they are available from sudco and are actually very reasonable to buy. get those and a petcok rebuild kit or go with a new pingel petcock and your problems should be solved.
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
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE
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