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Old Jul 31st, 2021, 11:35   #3
AndrewBrown
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Originally Posted by TonyCy View Post
Ok I may have found the issue. Took suspect carb off and found float height way out - far too small so would lead to high petrol level in bowl and issues i mentioned. Everything else looked fine. Adjusted as should be. Stripped second carb down too but was fine, which also supports thought was front carb «*leaking*» into air box. After a cup of coffee will refit and see if issue sorted.
Yes that's the number one cause of petrol and spitting back in the airbox

Float height settings on stromburg carbs
The setting is easy to do too but don't forget to check the operation of the needle valve while you have it apart
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