Quick fix for leaky carbs

[ttooee]

About 4 months ago I thought I fixed the leaky #1 carb by removing needle valve clean it and reinstalled. I did fixed it at that time but two weeks ago, I went to start it and it was leaking again. I was going to pull and replace all the needle vavles, but then I ran across a posting on motorcycle forum and found a quick simple solution.
The solution is to use something like a chop stick (I used a paint stirring stick), place one end on the carburetor and tap the other end with a block of wood. That was all it needed to free up the needle valve and stopped the leak. It was so simple I tapped the other 3 carbs for good measure.
I can't say this will fix all leaky carbs but sure worth a try.

[lragan]

thanks for the tip   

[hootmon]

Now that you got it un-stuck - run some SeaFoam thru the system.. It will help get rid of any gunk that is making the needle stick..
Worth a try!! Maybe you won't have to carry a stick and a hammer around with you!! LOL
But thanx for the tip!

[ttooee]

It already has Seafoam in it and a full tank 2 months ago. Most of the fuel evaporated since. Had to switch to reserve after getting the needle valve free.

[lragan]

Most of the fuel evaporated after two months??  Mine do not lose measurable fuel from sitting.  Check the seal on the cap, make sure you don't have a slow leak somewhere.  I run mine about 10 minutes every 10 days to two weeks to keep the carbs clean...