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Carbs get fuel *sometimes*
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25 May 2014 16:43 #633963
by freakinbike
1982 GPZ750, stock (for now..)
1973 VW Bus
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Well, I took apart the petcock, then put it back together, installed it into the tank and sucked on the vacuum line and fuel started flowing. The only issue is, now if I take off the fuel line, fuel won't stop flowing through the petcock. But it will switch off if I turn it to reserve. It's making tuning the carbs a stinky mess.
1982 GPZ750, stock (for now..)
1973 VW Bus
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25 May 2014 20:16 #633983
by loudhvx
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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Did you remove the petcock form the tank? You may have to do that to see what's going on with the reserve system. Since it will not stop flowing in normal mode, you may need a rebuild kit.
Was there a lot of rust? What was the condition of the two diaphragms and the main valve seal?
Was there a lot of rust? What was the condition of the two diaphragms and the main valve seal?
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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25 May 2014 21:27 #633998
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Would it be possible for you to post a picture of the petcock with the little handle in the Reserve position? Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
Replied by 650ed on topic Carbs get fuel *sometimes*
freakinbike wrote: Well, I took apart the petcock, then put it back together, installed it into the tank and sucked on the vacuum line and fuel started flowing. The only issue is, now if I take off the fuel line, fuel won't stop flowing through the petcock. But it will switch off if I turn it to reserve. It's making tuning the carbs a stinky mess.
Would it be possible for you to post a picture of the petcock with the little handle in the Reserve position? Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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25 May 2014 21:51 #634001
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Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project
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You need to set the floats using the clear tube method. Do a search for it in the forums you find instructions.
Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project
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