
One easy test is to pull the fuel line off the carbs and direct it into a catch can to see if fuel flows with the petcock in the various positions. If fuel still doesn't flow with the gas cap open and the petcock in the "prime" or "reserve" position you may have a clogged petcock screen, clogged fuel line, or clogged inline filter (if installed). In thos positions no vacuum is required fo rfuel to flow. 1 X Fuel Tank Breather Pipe Note: Please allow a little size error due. As a test, if it is that type of petcock, you can run the engine with the petcock in the "prime" or "reserve" position. Your fuel tank needs to let air in to replace the fuel that has been used. If your aftermarket petcock is the type that is vacuum operated you will need to connect the line from its vacuum port to the #2 carb vacuum port. The suction to the petcock from carb #2 isn't used for venting anything, it is used to open the vacuum operated petcock so fuel can flow to the carbs. The cap gasket looks fine and the tank sealing surface looks OK, too. With it open the tank is vented without question so if the engine is starved for fuel with the cap open you have a different issue. Mario said: Besides hearing can you feel the air leak, perhaps your cap is not on tight, you may have some grime or dirt on the cap, preventing it from making a good seal, how long has this been going on. Requires LP gas PrecisionTemp Shower-Mate Marine Water Heater Boat Water Heater. In a vented cap, you may find a small hole concealed around the edge of the. An average size would be around 500l capacity but with advances in. I have seen a suggestion to use wax paper between the awl and the tank neck to reduce the chance of. You will need a MINIMUM for four large holes to make a big difference.

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I've had the above issues with both carbureted bikes and FI bikes.

Some will say that it washes the grease out of the lower steering stem bearing, I've never had this problem but I guess if you drop your bike a lot this could happen. Take that hose off and just run the hose ,your choice someplace away from the exhaust towards the ground or through the steering stem to vent to the front fender.
