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Post by bobbert on Mar 7, 2010 9:42:13 GMT -6
I spoke with a local kawi guy but still have problems with my hoses. I need a web site that might help with fuel line hook up. I have replace the box with pod filters but am not sure if I have the line hooked up properly. I have fuel in the prime setting running though the pod filters. I assume the float valve in not setting properly but don't know. Furthermore I have spark but the engine will not start. Tried starter fluid (just small amount) but still not response. My thought is that the excess fuel may flood engine but this combined with starter fluid should still pop at least, right? Thank to all those who respond.
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Post by eaglerider on Mar 7, 2010 11:28:31 GMT -6
Fuel line from tank to the lower "T" between the carbs, upper "T" is overflow - attach hose, run it back and down below engine. The 2 vacumn lines on the carb should be teed together & run to the vacumn port on the petcock. Prime position is gravity or free flow, and should only be used to fill float bowls, if they have been drained. Carbs flooding, means that the floats are stuck, got crud in the needles, or set too high. Clean carbs good and adjust floats as needed.
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Post by bobbert on Mar 8, 2010 16:37:31 GMT -6
I did as you said and better response but I still am confused about the vacuum tube routing. The two vac ports on the carbs i need to t together but one is running on top of the engine to a vacuum valve of sorts and the second needs to go to the tank. What should i do with the port not tied into the tank. The way I figure it I would need two t's (one to the valve and one to the tank then both to the carbs) to finish the job but think only one is factory. Sorry for the confusion.
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Post by eaglerider on Mar 8, 2010 19:18:32 GMT -6
 Pull that valve, etc off (emissions stuff), throw it aside, & plug the two hose ports that are on top of the valve cover, then "T" the two Vacumn lines together & run them to the vacumn port on the petcock.
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Post by bigandrew85 on Mar 8, 2010 20:17:18 GMT -6
Pull that valve, etc off (emissions stuff), throw it aside, & plug the two hose ports that are on top of the valve cover, then "T" the two Vacuum lines together & run them to the vacuum port on the petcock. Doesn't somebody make plates to cover those emission ports on the top of the valve cover? |
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intillzah
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Post by intillzah on Mar 8, 2010 20:57:02 GMT -6
Pull that valve, etc off (emissions stuff), throw it aside, & plug the two hose ports that are on top of the valve cover, then "T" the two Vacuum lines together & run them to the vacuum port on the petcock. Doesn't somebody make plates to cover those emission ports on the top of the valve cover? Ask and ye shall receive..... ;D |
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Post by eaglerider on Mar 8, 2010 21:26:51 GMT -6
Or, cheaper - get ahold of a couple of 1/4" thick pieces of aluminum, and make ur own.
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Post by bigandrew85 on Mar 8, 2010 22:15:15 GMT -6
Or, cheaper - get ahold of a couple of 1/4" thick pieces of aluminum, and make ur own. ;D I like your way of thinking, I'll see if i can find some scrap aluminum |
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hello i still have my ride yep and its having some problems not sure if its the carb or electric
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Post by BadBoyltd on Mar 23, 2010 8:51:35 GMT -6
Will getting rid of this emissions stuff make the bike run better ?? and should I do this to ?
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Post by indianrider on Mar 23, 2010 22:37:53 GMT -6
Hi all...this is a great sight and I've really enjoyed looking through it. I am new here since I am in the process of restoring an 87 454 for my son. I have found a lot of very useful information here to help me with some of the restoration. Thanks to all that contribute here with helpful answers to questions. In reading through here I came across this thread about getting rid of the stock vacuum valve and using a "t" to link carb vacuum to tank valve. I was just getting ready to start that part of the assembly and was wondering if there is any advantage to using this alternate method instead of going back to the stock configuration. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Len
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Post by eaglerider on Mar 24, 2010 7:14:37 GMT -6
Welcome to our "family"Len. Sometimes the valves can cause problems, so a lot of us get rid of it, also, with it gone, it cleanes up the "clutter" a lot. Plus, as the valves need to be adjusted about every 3 to 5 thousand miles, it is easier to remove the valve cover with it gone.
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Post by indianrider on Mar 25, 2010 19:27:17 GMT -6
Hey Eagle thanks for the reply. I agree it will make the top of the motor a lot cleaner. I'll probably havesome more questions soon..Len
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Pull that valve, etc off (emissions stuff), throw it aside, & plug the two hose ports that are on top of the valve cover, then "T" the two Vacumn lines together & run them to the vacumn port on the petcock.
