Tickler spurting fuel

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I changed the throttle cable on my 72' Commando and it ran fine for about a month. I recently noticed that fuel is spurting out of the left tickler.
Can someone tell me what is causing this?
Thanks in advance!
 
That'll likely be caused by the float sticking. Burlen (Amal) has replacement floats in a stay-up type plus Viton float needles, should solve the problem.

Glen
 
worntorn said:
That'll likely be caused by the float sticking. Burlen (Amal) has replacement floats in a stay-up type plus Viton float needles, should solve the problem.

Glen

Glen has given you good advice. That said, the cause may be as simple as debris caught between the float needle and its seat. With the petcock open, try tapping [horizontally] on the affected float bowl with a plastic or rubber mallet. The vibration often will help clear debris stuck in the seat. If this proves to correct the issue, it's time to pull your inlet banjos, to clean the filters. I would also suggest pulling the petcocks at minimum or the fuel tank to clean out whatever debris is in the tank.
 
chaztuna said:
worntorn said:
That'll likely be caused by the float sticking. Burlen (Amal) has replacement floats in a stay-up type plus Viton float needles, should solve the problem.

Glen

Glen has given you good advice. That said, the cause may be as simple as debris caught between the float needle and its seat. With the petcock open, try tapping [horizontally] on the affected float bowl with a plastic or rubber mallet. The vibration often will help clear debris stuck in the seat. If this proves to correct the issue, it's time to pull your inlet banjos, to clean the filters. I would also suggest pulling the petcocks at minimum or the fuel tank to clean out whatever debris is in the tank.

My guess is float needle as well. Either debris holding it open or seats not sealing due to wear. Cleaning entire fuel system is a good idea (tank, petcock filters, petcocks, banjo filters on carbs). The new float needles are brass and have Viton tips and seal better than the plastic ones. If you have old needles in there you might want to consider replacing them. They will seal better once you know fuel system is clean.
 
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