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Post by prodigycustoms on Mar 3, 2012 12:45:07 GMT -6
Just bought a 1989 454 LTD, put gas in, floats must be stuck as fuel is running out after a few seconds of fuel on. Do I have to remove the carbs to get to the floats? if so, how does one remove those carbs
I will try to find a manual but in the meantime I think she will run if I can unstick the float (s)
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Post by Blaine on Mar 3, 2012 16:07:22 GMT -6
Welcome.You can remove the float bowls with the carbs on the bike,but it is awkward to do.If the bike has been sitting I would recommend removing the carbs for a proper cleaning.   |
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Post by prodigycustoms on Mar 4, 2012 7:11:47 GMT -6
Thats what I am thinking also, just need a little advice or link to a hot to on removing the carbs. Do not want to break something and cause a new issue. It is a 9000 mile bike that was parked and not riden in 8 years, so I feel certain they will clean
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Post by Blaine on Mar 4, 2012 7:26:31 GMT -6
Thats what I am thinking also, just need a little advice or link to a hot to on removing the carbs. Do not want to break something and cause a new issue. It is a 9000 mile bike that was parked and not riden in 8 years, so I feel certain they will clean Taking the carbs off,is pretty simple.The hardest part is the boots at the air box.The job is easier if you heat the boots with a hair dryer & just fold the boots back into the air box.That way you have lots of clearance.Carb kits are relativity cheap ($15.00) so I would get a set.Also once you have the carbs removed,dissemble one carb at a time as to not get parts mixed up.Don't separate the carbs from the rack as there are o-rings in there that will leak and cause you problems. |
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Post by inevitable22 on Apr 21, 2012 0:05:51 GMT -6
would a 86 carb float go in a 89
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Post by Blaine on Apr 21, 2012 5:14:29 GMT -6
would a 86 carb float go in a 89 Yep.All the same. |
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Post by inevitable22 on Apr 21, 2012 11:22:11 GMT -6
ok thank you so much.i order it becouse the pic look just like it..thank you again.
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Post by Jet⚡Black on Apr 21, 2012 11:53:54 GMT -6
loosen your carburetor clamps first and pull the carburetors back, this pushes the boots into the air box...this is much easier than fiddling with trying to get the boots from the air box off of the carburetors first.
As mentioned the hair dryer helps soften the stiff rubber. When putting them back on...you can duct tape the air box boots; this keeps them flat and out of the way during re-install.
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