Float Valve Leak

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  1. nothingbut2

    nothingbut2 New Member

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    I have a 1984 VF700F. Just cleaned, rebuilt carbs - have a constant leak on the #3 carburetor intake. New float valve - leaks no matter the float height adjustment. Only leaks when bench tested using the fuel pump; doesn't leak with just gravity. Any thoughts?
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    nothingbut2, Oct 29, 2018
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  2. Terry Smith

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    Does your float, float? How is the seal that the rubber cone bears on, smooth and shiny?
     
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    As an experiment, i'd switch the needle and seat to a different carb to see what happens.

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    I'd suspect the seat... mine did this 3 times before I just switched all the seats and floats around & it cured itself ..
     
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