need help!!

[2new2atc]

I just got a 1980 honda 185 and im having alot of fuel blowing by the piston. its coming out of everywhere. behind the CDI cover, in the oil, etc... could anyone please tell me what to do thanx.

[kcop]

if the machine was ever flooded bad fuel can seep past the rings and thin out the oil, then lack of adaquate lubrication can cause damage. Tear it down and check top and bottom

[2new2atc]

thanks for the info. this is my first trike and im learning alot.

[erectordale]

Make sure the oil is not full of gas. I bought a yamaha and it was doing this and the crankcase was almost full of fuel from a stuck float in the carb

[Erics350x]

i would say a bad float or needle valve . also make sure the fuel cap is venting.

[2new2atc]

i thought it was the float to at first. is the needle valve something that can be adjusted or do i have to replace it if it is bad? (how can i tell if it is bad?)

[2new2atc]

Have you checked to see if the tail pipe is plugged up and or crank case ventilation tube is plugged ? It might be easier to start there.
Any history on the machine like was it sitting for years or recently running ?

john

it sat for almost 2 years i had to replace the prmary ignition coil. the tailpipe is not plugged and i will check the vent tubes thans for the info

[troy]

A buddy of mine from work had a problem like this, His base was FULL of gas, it was sitting in his garage for about a year. The needle valve was stuck open and all the gas from the tank went into the bottom end. I would say in your case the needle valve is a good start to correct this problem where yours was sitting for 2 years.

[2new2atc]

A buddy of mine from work had a problem like this, His base was FULL of gas, it was sitting in his garage for about a year. The needle valve was stuck open and all the gas from the tank went into the bottom end. I would say in your case the needle valve is a good start to correct this problem where yours was sitting for 2 years.

thanks troy ill try that

[Unclediezel]

remove the carb and blow into the fuel inle...it should be clear, The flip it upside down and try again , it should be blocked.if either of these checks fail, rebuild the carb.It would definitely be advised to get fresh oil in it before you try running it.