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Old Jul 4, 2020 | 09:03 AM
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I have a 1998 fxd ancient had a bad pet **** replaced it and have gas going to carb but won’t start without starting fluid will not stay running I’m thinking stuck float
 
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Old Jul 4, 2020 | 10:15 AM
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How long since the bike last ran?

We can guess what the problem is until the cows come home, but the way to solve the issue is to remove, disassemble and clean the carb.
 
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Since you suspect the float, just check it out. Who knows what else you'll find in the bowl.
 
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Did it run before you replaced the petcock? Replaced with a stock petcock? Did you check the carb bowl, was gas in it. A dry bowl takes a little time to fill up, then use the enrichener **** to help start the cold engine. If not, the carb may need a good cleaning, may have some varnish in the little orifices.
 
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