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mach5racing4
03-13-2006, 04:50 PM
the carb on my buddy's 400ex just keeps pouring gas out the overflow, i figured it was the floats, does anyone know how to remove the pin that holds the float on? and also do you think it is the floats or can anything else make this happen? thanks
GPracer2500
03-13-2006, 04:57 PM
The pin should slide out once the float bowl is removed. The sides/shape of the float bowl keep the pin from walking out on its own.
mach5racing4
03-13-2006, 04:59 PM
thanks
mach5racing4
03-13-2006, 05:19 PM
the pin was frozen into the carb. in the process of removing the pin with pliers I broke one of the pieces the pin goes through to hold the float on, would it work ok with just one side still on>? thanks
#1rmman220
03-13-2006, 05:21 PM
no dont think so pretty sure they have 2 sides for a reason just my 2 cents
GPracer2500
03-13-2006, 05:49 PM
I doubt the float would work right with only one "arm". I'd try JB Welding it back on or just buy another carb on E-bay (stock 400EX carbs are pretty cheap).
mach5racing4
03-13-2006, 06:02 PM
yup, definetly need a new carb, i am going to try to find a cheap 450r carb and give him my 400ex carb, and if not then i will just get a cheap 400ex carb to replace it. so anyone with a 450r carb thats just collecting dust and wants to sell it cheap let me know!! thanks