HOW TO FIX A LEAKING CARBURETOR

[@LetsRideUSA]

DISCLAIMER: this was NOT a traditional carb used in the video and the float was inserted the wrong way then it would in a traditional carburetor. Put the float valve in the opposite way than what is depicted. The black needle side should be facing down and the other side contacting the float.

[@duck_iskate5302]

Mine is still leaking what should i try next

[@joellevi5979]

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[@xzavierdean7822]

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[@joellevi5979]

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[@joellevi5979]

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[@philliphutton6593]

I noticed the needle upside down too. LoL

[@Lore-wv5mt]

Yes!!😂😂 n it wasn't old too

[@randytrivitt6539]

Yes I noticed it too. 👍👍🤪😂😂

[@amhunter4518]

You put float needle in upside down

[@boilsj9821]

Yeet

[@airlessgoose5414]

it was a chinese carb this model puts it in backwards

[@johnhouli3450]

That can’t be. The rubber tip needs to seat. No where to seat upside down.

[@Timmward]

​@AirlessGoose54 no, I have the exact same carb, he literally had it in backwards

[@kx1260]

​@@Timmwardhow the fuck do you put it in right then?

[@bobolson5086]

The compressed air work out great 👍 👌 👏 thx..

[@JoeAshtonChaosIncarnate]

Thanks man very informative but you dont go on and on. This vid saved me alot of headaches great job bro

[@LetsRideUSA]

Joe Ashton thanks man! Glad it helped! Feel free to subscribe.

[@esteslandscaping6947]

Just what I needed to hear! Thanks! I’ll get to checking it and catch you later.

[@lucab1315]

So glad u helped me with this bro easy fix

[@Timmward]

Wtf he literally has the needle in backwards

[@jonparker8476]

thanks, bro very helpful.

[@pixel6580]

was trying to fix my carb very similar to yours but the O-ring came loose.. it's like impossible to get it back into place

[@jasjeetmahal2694]

Thanks man my bike rides very good now

[@soundspark]

Does this apply to push mowers too?

[@connorpower8476]

Very good video bro, well executed and informative

[@waynendimande8741]

Thanks you helped me

[@vincentnickens604]

This video helped me out a great deal. Thanks for the info bro.

[@cc04041984]

Dude, float needle hangs on the float body, doesnt sit inside carb channel and upside down too. Point goes toward inside, not facing the float.

[@geomorera4717]

Just put an airfilter kit on my predator 212 and i have gas leaking out of my filter.... did i not put the jet on tight enough or could it be the bottom bowl not on properly or my spark pluf

[@SolidShotsFilms]

I’m trying this

[@abdul-q-khan]

It's not leaking. It's Carburetor overflowing which is technically called Carburetor flooding. Leaking is when petrol go out through the gasket.

[@veemall4416]

How do I order the correct valve for a specific carburetor?

[@elimaslonka1751]

Your a life saver thank you so much

[@laprepper]

i dont think all floats are spring loaded, as far as "bouncing back"

[@bowwow255]

read the video discription

[@sanjayagrawal4923]

What price of this bike in India ? From where buy this in India .

[@Falling_Down_D-FENS]

nice and informative.. i think i put the valve in upside down too, couldnt remember which way hahaha

[@randytrivitt6539]

Yes I seen it too. 👍👍🤪😂😂🇺🇸✌️

[@andrewselmon2275]

Yep upside down float valve the first one was upside down as well that would have been your problem. I’m looking for answers but instead all the videos I watch I’m giving them answers somebody has to have something useful to watch lol.

[@jimhattie6349]

thank you

[@theblaze1957]

Thaaank u brooo❤

[@jerrypack33]

So helpful thank you

[@silverchest1]

I got spark and gas but dosnt start pfff

[@007mercucio]

Really, I hate to say anything to make you look like you made a mistake, but you made a mistake here. As everyone else is saying, your float needle is oriented upside down. That side with the spring in it orients toward the moving float. The side with the cone shape faces toward the hole. Visualize how that blocks the hole off when pressure is applied. You get nothing (no fuel seal) from shoving a mismatched spring needle down into that hole.

[@Mrfurballs]

what does it mean when you only leak gas when your choke is “ on “ ??? a cold start . I own a 1983 atc 250R

[@cocoguardian6679]

I have this problem on my mx80, my bike just wants to die and just sputters slowly till dead

[@ethanelectric1024]

Welp idk

[@114wildfire]

Why was the float valve not hooked up to the float tang

[@jonathanpsychowaynewilbank9520]

cause if was upside down

[@saiesafari9640]

where can I buy a float valve ?

[@dickbill7budz645]

Thanks bro that fixed my issue big ups!

[@gamingzone7200]

Nice video thanks bro

[@wyattdavies2088]

Appreciate it 👍🏼

[@tylereubanks1613]

the float valve was backwards smh

[@pompew6183]

Your float valve upside down,

[@castroautodetailsmobiledet6587]

This guys made my day with his knowledge the part where he said the bouncy pump was the trick to fix my carburetor he is great and what i really really appreciate was such a short video because i hate to waste my time

[@HowardianMotoVlog]

thank you, very informative

[@hmroa3056]

Your "float valve" (needle) was upside down on your demonstration, and you did not place the "new float valve" correctly into the prongs of the float, which will cause failure of the needle to seat correctly to shut off fuel.

[@wazup3333]

what do you think is causing this? streamable.com/smlbx4 carbs were cleaned few seasons ago, inspected carb it looks extremely clean

[@kx1260]

You didn't explain how to fix that issue.

[@tfmobilewash840]

I was about to say that like hold on 😂

[@piotrhupert6314]

Praises to you good sir. You just saved me from disassembling four, 40y/o carbourators, a job I was dreading.

[@DuckQuack0]

Lmaoo i just disassembled my kz1100s 4 carbs

[@HawkGTboy]

I have a Honda VFR with four carbs. When I needed them cleaned I happily paid a guy to mess with it. I took one look at the exploded part diagram and said “NOPE.”

[@BandaveliP]

Great video man💪🏽💯 This is exactly what I needed To See ! Thanks

[@willardjones8171]

Very helpful thanks so much bro you know your stuff I'm new at this

[@unrulyryder]

He don’t know nothing cause if he did he would notice the float needle is upside down and he took it out and put it back the same way clearly he don’t know his stuff. Follow @ Unruly Ryders I do it correctly 💯

[@chickiesadventures1696]

Thankyou so much! Im a girl and I dont know anythig about engines. Ive just bought a small ATV for my field and it started to dump petrol from that tube. Now I know where to look, how to turn it off, I didnt have an air compressor so I just blew up the tube, its only short. Im not sure I could take the carburetta apart but at least I have some idea of what is going on with that float. It started and fuel isnt coming out at the moment but it usually happens when I ride it for a while. Update, Ive just found my tyre inflator for my car so Im going to try that!

[@erichess5566]

I see that this vid is a few years old, but the float valve seat was upside down. The rubber pointy part points into the center of the carb. If you really did reassemble the carb that way, I can not imagine how that would have stopped the overflow issue.

[@nipostrongheart8680]

I was going to say the same thing .

[@drumminyota]

So helpful! Gonna work on bike tom. Hope trail life will be starting back soon

[@jonathanmorales9980]

I turned my gas off and it’s still leaking.

[@Alfie-jaeSkilling]

Thats probably because its still got fuel/gas in

[@jerichosison3316]

worked for me ,I was only using my manual air pump. what happened was in the step when i opened my overflow screw nothing came out so I did next step and pump some air inside then some dirty gas came out like darkened gasoline but only a few then i pump some more air then more dirty gas came out and then redder clean one few seconds later, when it stopped spewing gas, tightened my overflow screw then turned it on with few tries like 25 kickstart, Good news was when it turned on no gas was leaking. This moment I will never forget in my life, more DIY wisdom. " thank you very much for sharing this informative video"

[@KendrickDobb-em7cx]

I tried this compressed air technique on my 2000 honda xr100r and it works well. Lol

[@tgarvinio]

great video! no big preamble, straight to the point!

[@j.d.7321]

Thanks for sharing, the rubber o ring was damaged on my carb which might have contributed to the leak as well.

[@joshmathis7873]

EVERYONE THIS IS IMPORTANT DO NOT SHOOT COMPRESSED AIR THROUGH YOUR OVERFLOW TUBE CARBS ARE SENSITIVE TO AIR FLOW..... This guy is a joke he put the needle in wrong and telling people how to fix their bike when he's basically setting you up to buy a new carb bc its going to break more from the airflow.

[@SuperMattcom]

Oh crap!!! I shot air through mine and now it leaks like crazy !!! What should I do??!!

[@kill-switch2248]

SuperMattcom buy a new carb, now its shot. Never spray compressed air up the overflow. All thats going to do is spray all the crap and mud in the tube right into the carb and its going to get EVERYWHERE

[@woavi2714]

I have a slight leak in my float system I'm pretty sure but I'm scared to check it bc I don't wanna mess it up more

[@kill-switch2248]

Matt Eggleston carbs are very easy to work on. If ur afraid to work on it take a bunch of pictures of it while you taking it apart so you can refer to it when putting it back together. If your leaking gas your float is either stuck open or not set right. Id take the carb off, and the float and clean everything real well and put everything back together. If that doesn’t work watch a vid on setting the float height, its very easy. 👍

[@woavi2714]

@@kill-switch2248 thanks man I deffinalty will do that

[@61spindrift]

All the commenters are unfortunately correct. You did not put the needle in the right way and you did not connect it to the float. This was a total fail. That should however not prevent you from taking things apart and trying to fix best you can. Just don't make instructional video's unless you can complete the job correctly so people watching can learn.

[@wayneellis1565]

61spindrift very well put. kinda goofy

[@random12345457]

you're a legend mate!! the air up the overflow pipe sorted out my carb, cheers

[@omt4873]

Same, I’m so happy I didn’t have to take apart anything

[@JovanMladenovic]

Thanks a lot man! Had the same issue and your vid helped me fix it! 🙏🙏

[@kolkam109r]

Thanks for the video ill try it on my generator, but whats wrong with leaking the remaining gas on the groung?

[@LetsRideUSA]

Leaking the remaining gas on the ground could cause the pavement to stain, so I like to empty the remaining gas into a container. Glad this video could help!

[@animaddox3744]

you put the float valve in backwards

[@drakekeith3207]

Lost a whole tank cause of this

[@Kx-ns9ob]

Wait isn’t hat flout valve in upside down?

[@corybell1255]

I'm confused was that float falve upside down pretty sure it was

[@VashStarwind]

Yes def was

[@coletrick8748]

I’m gona help you out let’s ride USA. Gas coming out of the drain tube is caused from either 1 a stuck float, 2 the float needle has debris or dirt inbetween the tip of the needle and the carb (not allowing the float needle to seat therefore causing the gas to overflow), 3 the rubber o-ring is bad on the drain screw or 4 the drain screw is loose.

[@D.R.270]

Or 5: the float has a hole in it and isnt floating.

[@tallontodd2038]

thanks m8 I really didn't want to buy a new carby for my bike so I clicked on the first carby fix vid I found and it was yours and the first method fixed it cheers m8

[@romeparrilla8307]

thanks for a nice video.and i was gonna ask you if my carburator ever gets dirty or clogged,can i just spray carburator cleaner to the hose and blow it with compressor?thanks again..

[@staceyrizzo311]

great video my question is i have a 06 Kawasaki kx450F i am leaking fuel from the overflow on the top of the carb overflow is this something different thanks

[@intelin123]

All these carb experts commenting about upside down needle but dont make no videos

[@LetsRideUSA]

thank you

[@VashStarwind]

Well it is upside down lmao.

[@laurenssuijdendorp6186]

Thank you very much for making this video! I was about to go to the machanic but you safed me so much money. I’m doing it myself thanks to this video

[@steves801]

Thanks a bunch! blew about 60 psi up the drain tube and didn't work. Then blew 100 psi for a lot longer and that did the trick.

[@ЛукаЖивковић-я5п]

My problem: i need new needle, but i live in Serbia, and there are no parts for my dirt bike (ttr90) in Serbia. I dont want to buy it on ebay because i hate waiting 3 months for package to arrive, and shipping price is huge, like 70$ shipping.

[@sippingtonciti]

Mine is a healthy flow but still leaks

[@AloEfra-ub9uf]

Thank you . Resolved my problem and back on the trail ( this is very helpful till this day . 🤝🏽

[@rexborres767]

i am not an expert but i tried opening and cleaning a motorcycle carburetor and i noticed even the first time that the needle and the float should be connected, if you successfully removed the float out from it's bowl the needle should come with it.

[@TONYSalas-p8d]

Wow bro I appreciate it a lot u saved me 250 dollars man the bike shop said it’s a broken over flow or sum like that but I bllew air in it and it works fine now thanks bro I love u

[@dougo6571]

The float was in upside down and the needle hooks into the float. When you install them you install them as one unit. I guarantee you that bike did not run

[@VashStarwind]

4:25 Dude your float needle is upside down ha. The rubber tip of the needle is suppose to go inside the carb not on the float. Thats why your float wasnt working. Theres no way the needle can seal the fuel from leaking if its upside down like that

[@rashidnaga]

Engine kawasaki 110 125. You install carburetor wave 125 slide 24mm and use block 63mm its like monster

[@DontLookHere-ky4jr]

Hey bro 7 yrs later and the air compressor trick still helped me out thanks a lot bro 🙏

[@woavi2714]

The gas line on my ltr only has the options of on, res, and prim what would I put it on or would I have to drain all the gas in the system completely

[@roderick2722]

Thanks because of this simple video I fixed my son’s bike! 😊

[@gromblebee602]

My ssr 125 pit bike leaks out of the over flow tube when I wheelie could tjat be the float valve???

[@modernknight6871]

You don’t know a thing about carbs because that overflow valve in upside down so there is no way you fixed that

[@irofue]

Thank you man it really helps me. I appreciate your time.

[@Luui2x]

Mine is pouring right out the over flow and it won’t even turn on .. Kim 125 sx

[@knobbyvlogs610]

on my bike the petcock would be sideways if the gas is on so i think he turned it on not off

[@cyclonesky1988]

My bike also had the same problem! Need someone to fix this!😭🙏🏻

[@awsker13]

The best video!!! Not just blow air thru it...badass work dude

[@DB-xp9px]

Anyone have any thoughts on why fuel would drip out of the carb overflow valve when everything seems perfect with the needle and float? i cleaned it all out, making sure the needle could freely move and that there are no cracks in the float. this is driving me bonkers.

[@Mister_Michael]

Have the same issue atm, ordered a new needle and float.

[@DB-xp9px]

@@Mister_Michael did replacing the needle & float fix the fuel supply flow?

[@Mister_Michael]

I haven't got them , will let you know

[@proarmy70]

@@Mister_Michael did it fix the problem?

[@Mister_Michael]

@@proarmy70 yes it did, I also added a fuel shut off valve in between the fuel supply

[@Dkeralite]

Hi. I am a newbie to the bike stuff. I am seeing fuel leak from carburettor. Still figuring out what causing it. I just want to know is about that drain pipe. Is that left free or should we connect it somewhere cos while I was cleaning I saw it was hanging below, was a bit frightened. And after seeing your video the tube just hangs out. Is it okay... Please let me know.

[@Realofficialdee]

Still need help?

[@cooperdobson1471]

It’s their to drain excess gas from the carb it supposed to be dangling their

[@Brzsteve86]

Just bought an ssr out the box and it was leaking think i should clean it even tho its new?

[@Rawtruthe]

Thanks, compressed air option solved the problem and just as important saved time.

[@westerndevil2597]

Ok this kinda helps but the carburetor on my 4 wheeler leeks out of the drain tube on the bottom of the bowl when I put gas in the tank and the float is not stuck it just leeks so et me know what the problem is

[@Luburium]

you need to check all the rubber seals on the carb, there's also a possibility that you have an o ring on the pilot jet, it's the little hole that has the fuel coming through it, unscrew it and check the O-ring, might have to replace it, needs to be air tight in that tunnel where the pilot jet sits.

[@kwameg.114]

Best explanation on KZbin .. thank u

[@GMITRUCKING]

My 08 yamaha zuma is doing this I hope this fixes it ty

[@chopboss]

You legit just helped me fix my bike cause my dumb ass couldn’t figure it out for weeks! It’s working now cuz of u! Thank u bro

[@LetsRideUSA]

So glad this video could help and get you back riding!

[@alexmacdiver]

In the Words of Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show. . . . . " Before we begin, thank you. Thank you, all, thank you. Thank you. Thank you " Helped me today on recent purchase, tap-tap wasn't enough. So strip out and wiggle did the job.

[@kikofrancis009]

The pointy part of the float needle should be pointing up (correct orientation of a carb) the pointy part is made of rubbery material so it can block and make a seal inside when the float do its thing.

[@gavinbrockschmidt2973]

Mine was facing downwards, do you think that was the reason my bike was overflowing?

[@adampereira8234]

Yes

[@jadecordukes3772]

he said that it was a traditional carb and he didnt relise

[@danielg8743]

this was the problem and it workt thx ❤️❤️

[@stephenrice991]

Thank you for this video, Let' Ride. My issue was with a Yamaha EF2400iS generator which I take away yearly to boost the capacity of the four lithium batteries in the caravan. Last year, I noticed diluted oil all over the ground sheet, but the generator still worked and I was able to continue using it. But before my annual trip this year, I thought that I should investigate further, which lead me to your post. Eventually, I gathered the necessary components to attach to the air pump and following your concise directions, I was able to blow the debris from the float bowl valve. Unsurprisingly, the generator is now working much better than it did last year, thanks to your advice! ☺

[@davidpicton6011]

Pretty sure that carb was just for demo purposes boys guy had 3 of em. Great video fingers crossed this fixes my problem 👍

[@LetsRideUSA]

Thank you! Let us know if it worked!