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pvector · 08-04-2009, 11:06 AM

I have a 2003 Honda Recon 250EX and gas is leaking out a hose at the bottom of the carb. Does anyone know what causes this and how it is fixed?

BigDogDaddy · 08-04-2009, 11:26 AM

Mike K...Sounds like a sticking float. Try tapping on the bowl @ the bottom of the carb. If that stops the flow that is the problem. You can try to fix it without opening up the carb by running some Sea Foam fuel additive in your fuel or you can take the carb off & clean/blow it out. Do not change your adjustment screws w/o 1st figuring out how they are set (how many turns out)...changing your carb settings will open up a whole 'nuther can of worms....

pvector · 08-04-2009, 05:59 PM

Thanks for the help. I'll try out your suggestions.

Regards,
Mike K

Duke70 · 08-05-2009, 12:30 AM

QUOTE (BigDogDaddy @ Aug 4 2009, 03:26 PM)

Quote:

Mike K...Sounds like a sticking float. Try tapping on the bowl @ the bottom of the carb. If that stops the flow that is the problem. You can try to fix it without opening up the carb by running some Sea Foam fuel additive in your fuel or you can take the carb off & clean/blow it out. Do not change your adjustment screws w/o 1st figuring out how they are set (how many turns out)...changing your carb settings will open up a whole 'nuther can of worms....

X2 on what BDD said

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**toodeep** · 08-05-2009, 12:47 AM

Welcome to the forum Mike K, they have you going in the right direction.

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BigDogDaddy Honda Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ostrander, OH Posts: 187	Mike K...Sounds like a sticking float. Try tapping on the bowl @ the bottom of the carb. If that stops the flow that is the problem. You can try to fix it without opening up the carb by running some Sea Foam fuel additive in your fuel or you can take the carb off & clean/blow it out. Do not change your adjustment screws w/o 1st figuring out how they are set (how many turns out)...changing your carb settings will open up a whole 'nuther can of worms.... __________________ '08 Foreman ES (Red) Power Steering NGK Iridium Quick Reverse Mod Gorilla XT-3000# w/Synthetic A/P Stick Stoppers Clipped Carb Mod Bison Rear Bumper Highlifter Springs Fimco 25 Gal. ATV Sprayer FatMax Rear Hardbox w/Brake Lights Moose RM3 5' Rapid Mount Plow System

08-04-2009, 11:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
pvector Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2	I have a 2003 Honda Recon 250EX and gas is leaking out a hose at the bottom of the carb. Does anyone know what causes this and how it is fixed?

08-04-2009, 05:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
pvector Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2	Thanks for the help. I'll try out your suggestions. Regards, Mike K

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toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,653	Welcome to the forum Mike K, they have you going in the right direction.

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