Rebuilt carbs leaking?

[Canuck 16]

Hey guys!<br />I just rebuilt the carbs on my 89' 200 Yam and noticed today after putting a few hours on the motor,(ran good)a drop of gas hanging under each carb, just below the drain screws.<br />I can also see where some has been dripping onto the lower cowl as I cleaned that all up before reinstalling the carbs. The motor has been tillted up fully several times since the carb job.<br />I'm wondering if this is normal, or if maybe I tightened the drain screws too much, warping the new gaskets (flat washers).<br /><br />Cheers... Canuck 16.

 

[Canuck 16]

Re: Rebuilt carbs leaking?

^^

 

[Ray Neudecker]

Re: Rebuilt carbs leaking?

May just be spillage from tilting up. I hope you replaced the bowl gaskets when you did the carbs.

 

[Canuck 16]

Re: Rebuilt carbs leaking?

Yea, All new gaskets Ray.<br />Cant see gas anywhere else on the carbs exccept around and under each of the six drain screws, and even those washers were replaced!<br />Seem normal to you?<br />Thanks... Canuck 16.

 

[Ray Neudecker]

Re: Rebuilt carbs leaking?

That is where any leakage or spillage would show since it is the lowest point on the carb. I would monitor it, but hopefully that is normal.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Rebuilt carbs leaking?

hello did you replace the tiny gaskets under the six idle jet passage plugs? this is only applicable to twin float carbs but the gaskets dont come in the kit.<br /> the idle passage plugs point straight down <br />from the bowls.

 

[Canuck 16]

Re: Rebuilt carbs leaking?

No, I had to reuse the old gaskets there. New plugs, but no new gaskets!<br />I have felt around them, and their not leaking though.<br /><br />Cheers... Canuck 16.