LEAKING FUEL

[MDCHOPPER]

I NEED SOME HELP....... I STARTED MY 2004 BIG DOG CHOPPER AND NOTICED IT WAS LEAKING GAS OUT OF THE TUBE THAT RUNS DOWN THE SIDE OF THE MOTOR TO THE BOTTOM.:bang:..AND ITS A STEADY FLOW AND WONT STOP...CAN ANYONE HELP ME FIX THIS PROBLEM ....THANKS..

 

[Dawgboy]

I NEED SOME HELP....... I STARTED MY 2004 BIG DOG CHOPPER AND NOTICED IT WAS LEAKING GAS OUT OF THE TUBE THAT RUNS DOWN THE SIDE OF THE MOTOR TO THE BOTTOM.:bang:..AND ITS A STEADY FLOW AND WONT STOP...CAN ANYONE HELP ME FIX THIS PROBLEM ....THANKS..

Stuck float

 

[KaptinAmerika]

Your float needle is stuck open, drop the bowl and clean out the needle valve seat and chit. Make sure the float doesn't have a leak in it and it set to the proper height.

 

[MDCHOPPER]

I HAVE NEVER MESSED WITH THIS TYPE OF CARB. WOULD YOU HAVE THE SPECS ON HOW TO GET IT ALL SET?

 

[KaptinAmerika]

I HAVE NEVER MESSED WITH THIS TYPE OF CARB. WOULD YOU HAVE THE SPECS ON HOW TO GET IT ALL SET?

Go here:

S&S Cycle - Performance Parts for American V-Twins

and here:

S&S Cycle - Performance Parts for American V-Twins

and here is a cool write up on rebuilding the carb:

SpeedSyndicate - Rebuilding The S&S Shorty Series Carbs

 

[MDCHOPPER]

Go here:

S&S Cycle - Performance Parts for American V-Twins

and here:

S&S Cycle - Performance Parts for American V-Twins

and here is a cool write up on rebuilding the carb:

SpeedSyndicate - Rebuilding The S&S Shorty Series Carbs

THANKS FOR THE HELP ........I'LL CHECK IT OUT

 

[nine lives]

Sometimes you can just turn off your fuel and tap the float bowl with the handle side of a screwdriver, open petcock and see if it's still leaking. If it's still leaking you have to remove the bowl. If you've never done that before, get a service manual.

 

[KaptinAmerika]

THANKS FOR THE HELP ........I'LL CHECK IT OUT

Sometimes you can just turn off your fuel and tap the float bowl with the handle side of a screwdriver, open petcock and see if it's still leaking. If it's still leaking you have to remove the bowl. If you've never done that before, get a service manual.

All too true nine. MD give Nines method a try first. Might save you some time and neddless headache.

 

[MDCHOPPER]

Sometimes you can just turn off your fuel and tap the float bowl with the handle side of a screwdriver, open petcock and see if it's still leaking. If it's still leaking you have to remove the bowl. If you've never done that before, get a service manual.

All too true nine. MD give Nines method a try first. Might save you some time and neddless headache.

OK I'LL TRY THAT FIRST ..THANKS GUYS:up:

 

[RCAdd1ct]

Just an FYI......

All caps means you are screaming on the Internet.

Some people won't even reply to it.

Good luck with your issue.

 

[Raywood]

Just an FYI......

All caps means you are screaming on the Internet.

Some people won't even reply to it.

Good luck with your issue.

:2thumbs:

 

[MDCHOPPER]

Just an FYI......

All caps means you are screaming on the Internet.

Some people won't even reply to it.

Good luck with your issue.

:2thumbs:

Sorry.........i was not aware of that .....but now i know .......

 

[MDCHOPPER]

All too true nine. MD give Nines method a try first. Might save you some time and neddless headache.

Would you know if a take off carb that went on a 117 cubic in k9 will fit me 2004 chopper which is a 107 cubic in ........my buddy was one for sale

 

[Raywood]

Would you know if a take off carb that went on a 117 cubic in k9 will fit me 2004 chopper which is a 107 cubic in ........my buddy was one for sale

Sure if they are the same size. G or E but you can't mix the two due to venturi size. But the S&S carb is so easy and will last forever. Just get a re-build kit for it. Or better yet just drop the bowl and clean it out real good and you will probably be ok. If you get your buds carb it may be in the same condition and you end back at square 1.

 

[MDCHOPPER]

Sure if they are the same size. G or E but you can't mix the two due to venturi size. But the S&S carb is so easy and will last forever. Just get a re-build kit for it. Or better yet just drop the bowl and clean it out real good and you will probably be ok. If you get your buds carb it may be in the same condition and you end back at square 1.

Thanks for the info...... i have printed some breakdowns that ya'll have helped me with and i think i may just get a re-build kit

 

[Raywood]

Thanks for the info...... i have printed some breakdowns that ya'll have helped me with and i think i may just get a re-build kit

If you are unsure of doing it then send it to Bob. He's probably close to you and knows his shit. He built that fire hydrant carb that OCC used on one of there bikes and is a sponsor here. I would say the majority of us here have had him work our carbs.

:2thumbs:

Performance S&S Carburetors by Triple X Carbs - American Made

 

[RCAdd1ct]

Sorry.........i was not aware of that .....but now i know .......

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