leaking fuel from overflow

[vince22944]

so i just got a brand new mikuni carb and its leaking fuel from the overflow whats could be going on. I put the oem carb back on and its doing the same thing ive taking the thing apart like 4 times and cant get it to stop what should i do im very annoyed and tired of wastin gas lol please help

[nachop]

It is most likely one of the following: sticking float, improper float level, bad float, or a bad needle/seat.

[El Camexican]

We just had a guy on here that connected his fuel line to a vent outlet a few weeks back and had the same thing happen. Double check that and let us know what you find.

[vince22944]

where should the fuel line go just to make sure

[vince22944]

where should the fuel line go just to make sure

[El Camexican]

If you posted a photo I could say for sure, but short of that there should be one brass tube that feeds to the needle and seat assy (the part that the float moves up and down) That is where the fuel line goes.

To be 100% sure, pull the carb, take the bowl off and with the floats hanging down blow in the hole. Air should pass by the needle. If you had the line on correctly then make sure the needle and seat are sealing by raising the floats with your hand while blowing. The air should stop when you do this.

[vince22944]

lol thanks i had it to that airflow right next to it im goin to go try

[El Camexican]

lol thanks i had it to that airflow right next to it im goin to go try

So, tell us, did it fire right up and purr like a kitten on warm milk?

[vince22944]

yes it did lol i was puttin it in the wrong spot thanks!

[El Camexican]

Good to hear, enjoy your trike!