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    New guy with a '87 250SX...and questions, too.

    I'm breaking down this SX and when I got to the engine, I pulled the oil filler cap off and fuel spewed out. I checked the oil when I bought it and it was good to go. I rode it twice for about an hour each time before I decided to break it down for some cleaning and powder coating.

    Any ideas what may be going on?

    Thanks for any help.

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    Sounds like a carb/float issue. Time for a rebuild!


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    That sounds about right. I heard there's a guy around these parts that may know a little about rebuilding carbs.
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    This is true my extremely green friend! Search for a member FlyingJ!


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    Green lives matter, Lil' Shalmstein.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fabiodriven View Post
    This is true my extremely green friend! Search for a member FlyingJ!
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    Frig! Leave it to a truck driver to suggest a fuel stop.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fabiodriven View Post
    Frig! Leave it to a truck driver to suggest a fuel stop.
    Ha, hadn't thought of that. I attributed the slip to the fact that his name is Jim.

    He has provided an excellent tutorial, if you'd like to attempt the rebuild yourself.http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...54#post1257154

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    I heard he has a really reasonable price. I rebuilt the one on my CR and it wasn't bad. But, I'm hoping to get rid of this carb. It seems a bit beat up.
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    Look at that guy! All barrel assin' across the way, there!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Helopilots View Post
    Look at that guy! All barrel assin' across the way, there!
    Talkin' about the pic you put up, John.
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    Watch out! He's barrel assing! Haha!

    Yeah you might be able to make your carb look like new again it that's a concern of yours. I'm sure it's feasible. Or just get with FlyingW and see what he's got for ya!
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    FlyingW did a great job for me a couple of years ago. Mine looks better than new. I'd give him a shout.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 350for350 View Post
    FlyingW did a great job for me a couple of years ago. Mine looks better than new. I'd give him a shout.


    A Jim, FlyingW carb. He has done two for me. The man does amazing work.

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