1973 FLH S&S Leak with fuel valve on

Discussion in 'Engine, Fuel and Exhaust' started by Irish sky, May 19, 2007.

  1. Irish sky

    Irish sky New Member

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    I have a 1973 FLH with an S&S carburetor that spills fuel out the overflow when I turn on the fuel valve. Any tips to solve?
     
    Irish sky, May 19, 2007
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  2. Fearless1

    Fearless1 Active Member

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    Does it do it while it is running or just parked shut off?
     
    Fearless1, May 27, 2007
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  3. Irish sky

    Irish sky New Member

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    I noticed it after I started the bike. When I shut it off, it still would leak when I turned the fuel valve on.
     
    Irish sky, Jun 4, 2007
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  4. XL1200N

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    Seems that maybe the float is not closing the needle valve? Is it coming out of the overflow?
     
    XL1200N, Jun 5, 2007
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  5. Irish sky

    Irish sky New Member

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    Yes...It is coming out of the overflow
     
    Irish sky, Jun 26, 2007
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  6. glider

    glider Veteran Member

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    You may have some debris in the needle valve keeping it open a bit being you say it's coming out the overflow. One other thing to check is the float itself, not familiar with that particular float if it is hollow or not but it may be leaking and not holding the correct level.
     
    glider, Jun 27, 2007
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