Subject: Re: Fuel Flow
Author: Jim Beeler
Date: Nov 11, 2002, 6:45 AM
Post ID: 1711372083
Is fuel flowing to the if the carbs are not connected? If not, then I'd
remove the petcocks and make sure they are clean and check the vent on the
gas cap. If that is OK, then I'd make sure the bowls are filling up. If
that's working it's probably just a case of the fuel lines having a bend in
them that won't allow the bubble to pass upwards, and I wouldn't worry about
it.
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Ruff" <klru-@fcc.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 6:35 AM
Subject: Fuel Flow
| Been thinking about the fuel flow problem I have been experiencing again with Patience. I shortened the length of the top fuel hose on the right side as Andy noticed it was a bit too long and was pinching. After shortening the length and turning on the petcock, no fuel would flow out. If I wiggled the hose, a bit would trickle out but would stop. The fuel lines were full below the splitter, but I would think the fuel would have filled up above it once the fuel was turned on. If I remember correctly, I think the left petcock was opened as well and fuel was in the top of the left line as well. Can an air bubble cause this? Strange thing was my 1st ride on Patience felt as if she was lacking punch, like she was running lean, too much air not enough fuel. When I stopped and put her on the sidestand, I noticed there was no fuel in the right side fuel line going to the carb. When I stood her up, the fuel then went into that right side carb. I don't recall this ever happening before. Patience is at the photographer's shop now, we are taking a family pic with her. I plan to readjust the carbs after the ride home as the idle dropped when she was warmed up after the highway run and pulling the clutch in when stopped dropped the idle down to a stall situation, so I want to up the idle some and make sure the mixture is on. But the fuel flow thing has got we wondering if the carbs aren't set right but the fuel isn't flowing. Andy had the carbs apart and cleaned everything, so those vent holes should be clear. Ideas anyone? Keith Ruff 71 Police Ambassador - NJ |