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not getting gas into carbs.

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by RiceBiker, May 13, 2014.

  1. RiceBiker

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    I put a regular gravity feed petcock on fuel tank, but, no gas dropping into carbs. I did a thorough cleaning and same problem as before only starts with starting fluid. So, gonna attempt a rebuild. I'm pretty sure the little stoppers connected to the floats are not opening. I put a clear tube to watch gas flow from tank. A little gas goes into carb supply line but stops. Doesn't continue into carbs. Not sure what kind of carbs they are. Not Mikuni or Keihin, I don't think. Recommendations on rebuild kits? I see one on Ebay for $70 for all four.
    XJ650 1982 Maxim
     
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    is your fuel filter letting gas thru?
    I bought a really cool looking filter
    and it would not let enough fuel thru to go into
    the carbs
    removed the actual filter and the gas flowed
    had to get a different filter
    something to try
    it drove me insane.. after the bike running when I brought
    it home last fall.. then going thru all the common
    things.. valve clearances.. new valve gasket
    new bolt seals.. carbs.. 30 hours of cosmetic work
    putting it all back together and then it not starting
    I was ready to cry.. took fuel filter out of the filter
    and 5 minutes later I was driving down the road
     
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  3. RiceBiker

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    Had the floats on upside down ):
    Wasn't opening the stoppers! Just fingered it out! I should put a fuel filter on . That f***er is gonna get clogged again. The gas looks tan because of the sediment in the tank. Anyway it's running. Just needs some tuning! Yay!!!

    '82 XJ 650 Maxim
    '08 Qlink, Pegasus, 150cc (gy6)
    '80 Piaggio Vespa P200E
    '80 Honda CB750F ss
     
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