low rider - carburetor leak
#1
low rider - carburetor leak
i noticed something blowing out from behind the air cleaner on my 2000 fxdl. once i removed the air cleaner i could see the leak was coming from what looks to be the bottom part of the carburetor in 2 spots. does this look like a simple fix or should i call the mechanic,lol? in other words, is it a simple seal or a carb rebuild? is this a common problem?i have attached a pic of the bottom of the carb.
i also attached a pic of a hose going to the top of the carburetor. can anyone tell me if this hose should have a clamp on it?
thanks in advance
i also attached a pic of a hose going to the top of the carburetor. can anyone tell me if this hose should have a clamp on it?
thanks in advance
#2
I bet you have a accelerator pump diaphram that has a hole in it, as I did two weeks ago. Pull up the rubber boot on the shaft ( pic 1 top arrow ) turn the throttle and see if gas comes out where the boot was. If so and I bet it does, you need a new diaphram. EASY fix, remove the 3 phillips screws from the bottom of the pump housing and the diaphram is in your hand.
No clamp is correct, pic 2.
Fix the diaphram leak then see if all is well after. That oozing gas goes everywhere.
No clamp is correct, pic 2.
Fix the diaphram leak then see if all is well after. That oozing gas goes everywhere.
#4
i noticed something blowing out from behind the air cleaner on my 2000 fxdl. once i removed the air cleaner i could see the leak was coming from what looks to be the bottom part of the carburetor in 2 spots. does this look like a simple fix or should i call the mechanic,lol? in other words, is it a simple seal or a carb rebuild? is this a common problem?i have attached a pic of the bottom of the carb.
i also attached a pic of a hose going to the top of the carburetor. can anyone tell me if this hose should have a clamp on it?
thanks in advance
i also attached a pic of a hose going to the top of the carburetor. can anyone tell me if this hose should have a clamp on it?
thanks in advance
A simple adjustment and a cheap gasket later, he was all set.
Blind squirrel, meet acorn. Because that's about all I know, or want to know, about carburetors. Even if you need it rebuilt, it shouldn't be all that bad, cost-wise. Check around. A LOT. Carburetors are not rocket science to a skilled mechanic. I see no reason why an auto mechanic with a good background in carburetors can't do the same rebuild as a motorsickle mechanic.
Follow my advice at your own risk.
#5
I bet you have a accelerator pump diaphram that has a hole in it, as I did two weeks ago. Pull up the rubber boot on the shaft ( pic 1 top arrow ) turn the throttle and see if gas comes out where the boot was. If so and I bet it does, you need a new diaphram. EASY fix, remove the 3 phillips screws from the bottom of the pump housing and the diaphram is in your hand.
No clamp is correct, pic 2.
Fix the diaphram leak then see if all is well after. That oozing gas goes everywhere.
No clamp is correct, pic 2.
Fix the diaphram leak then see if all is well after. That oozing gas goes everywhere.
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#7
thanks! great instructions. i took off the pump housing and sure enough, the diaphram is deteriorated badly. i just picked up the new one from harley and i realized that i didn't pay close enough attention when taking the old one off....does the screen face upwards or downwards? i'm about 90% sure it was facing the bottom...
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#8
that's what i thought. mine does have rubber on each side but you can tell which side has the screen. i got it put back together and it idled fine it's nice to be able to save about $100 worth of labor!!! thanks for your help.
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