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Old Sep 5, 2017 | 01:39 PM
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I have an s&s super e carb on a 75 sporty, and it is gushing fuel into carb cover to the point where it is dripping onto motor, any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2017 | 08:14 AM
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The float level needle isn't sealing any longer. You can download details of your carb from the S&S website, which will show you details and exploded diagram. I suggest you buy a rebuild kit, strip clean and rebuild your carb. The kit comes with all the perishable parts, such as a new needle.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2017 | 10:35 AM
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i figured a rebuild would be a good idea, i just bought the bike recently it is a rigid and has been put back to a right side shift so it is no longer stock i am wondering if i do the carb rebuild if my be the jet size may need to be changed as i am not sure what the carb came off of. Thanks for the advice this bike is going to need some work but that is part of the life.
 
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