fuel running out of carb bowl?

[gibby235]

Hey everyone, I just picked up an 85 atc250sx, runs good but unless I shut off the fuel, when I stop it all the gas in the tank will run out the bowl overflow tube. Obviously somethings sticking, but what might that be?

[Jon Boy]

sounds like the float is sticking to me.

[thestud25]

Like Jon Boy said. Float is sticking or it is not closing all the way and needs to be adjusted.

[ceaserthethird]

clean your carb.

[k00leo]

make sure your carb is fitted into the boot correctly. i have found out that if i do not have my carb situated right then it will leak out of the overflow tube

[Chazz of Blades]

If cleaning and setting the float doesnt help, you may end up getting a rebuild kit, but setting the float should stop it.

[gibby235]

Thanks guys, I'll give it a good cleaning! I went ahead and ordered a carb kit, figured I might as well do that while I have it out