Gas Dripping From Tube Behind Front Fairing.

[uechi kid]

I have gas dripping from a tube behind the front left fairing.

It's coming from what looks like a feed line for the carburetors.  Anyone know what's causing this and how to fix it?

Edited April 19 by uechi kid

[M61A1MECH]

Most likely is a stuck needle valve or debris in between the needle and the seat that is not allowing the float to close the valve fully.

Some times a dose of Seafoam and a good spirited run will clear that up if it is minor. If a dose of Seafoam or carb cleaner does not fix it, you probably in for a carb overhaul.

I am pretty sure the are posts in the tech library to help with this issue.

[uechi kid]

Thanks.  I’m giveing the Seafoam a try.  I’ve never taken a carburetor apart so I’m a little nervous about having to do that.

[uechi kid]

Seafoam didn’t do the trick, so I guess it’s time to explore a carb rebuild.

[etcswjoe]

Bang on each bowl with the handle of a screwdriver. If that does not work you just need to take the bowl off and make sure the needle valve seats. 

[uechi kid]

20 hours ago, etcswjoe said:

Bang on each bowl with the handle of a screwdriver. If that does not work you just need to take the bowl off and make sure the needle valve seats. 

I hate to sound so ignorant but, can you point out the float bowl and drain valve?  And do the carbs need to be removed to do this?

Thanks.

Edited May 8 by uechi kid

[Marcarl]

Seafoam although a good product often does not do the trick. Best get a spray can of carb cleaner and spray the whole can into 1/4 tank of fuel. Once installed start the engine, run it on choke for a bit, then let it run for about 20 minutes every once in a while running the rpms up to 2000 for a minute or so. Shut it off, let cool and do it all again. 3 times is good. Now fill the tank and go for a ride keeping the rpms up. Could be a problem solver.

[uechi kid]

On 5/9/2024 at 8:24 AM, Marcarl said:

Seafoam although a good product often does not do the trick. Best get a spray can of carb cleaner and spray the whole can into 1/4 tank of fuel. Once installed start the engine, run it on choke for a bit, then let it run for about 20 minutes every once in a while running the rpms up to 2000 for a minute or so. Shut it off, let cool and do it all again. 3 times is good. Now fill the tank and go for a ride keeping the rpms up. Could be a problem solver.

Use the spay carb cleaner rather than the stuff similar to sea foam that’s designed to go in the tank?

[Marcarl]

1 hour ago, uechi kid said:

Use the spay carb cleaner rather than the stuff similar to sea foam that’s designed to go in the tank?

That's what I use, seems to do a better more thorough job.