I have a 450 foreman that wasn't getting any fuel. I pulled apart the carburetor and cleaned it and I cleaned the jet. I put it back together and now I think I am getting to much fuel. Oh I also put a new spark plug in it because the old one seemed to have a weak spark. I need this working it is my hunting buddy.

 

Welcome to the forum.

Why do you think it is getting too much fuel? What's it doing?

 

float stuck and/or needs adjusting?

 

It is pumping an excess amount of fuel. I will check the float to make sure but if that is not the problem I would appreciate anything else you guys could tell me to look for. Thanks guys

 

If it is dumping fuel out of the drain, it is most likely the float and/or needle valve.

 

I forgot...

I believe your carb also has a primer ****, and if the seal is bad it can dump extra gas into the engine.

 

What do you mean pumping an excess of fuel? Is it pouring out somewhere? Just running rough? Make sure your choke is closed(i know its obvious but thought you should double check). Do you have any mods done to the exhaust or airbox? Those would make it run funny if you don't rejet the carb.

 

Thanks for the replies I appreciate your help. I took off the carburetor and checked the needle valve I was told too look for any corrision around it and I don't see any. I drained gas from the oil pan and air filter it was extremely flooded. I am going to double check the needle valve maybe even take it out. I used carb cleaner on everything since it was apart. I also cleaned both jets. I don't know what else it can be. I hope I didn't hurt the engine when I was trying to start it with all that gas in the oil.

 

You can't really check the needle without pulling it out. Remove the float pivot, and the needle.

The needle should have a smooth V nose, with no ridges. Look over the needle's seat closely. Any little bit of crud can cause it not to seal.

Did you check the primer assembly? That is a known point of failure on those!

Lastly, check the tank vent. A tank of gas being shaken around over a hot engine can build up enough pressure to force fuel past the float's needle valve if it is not venting.

 

I will check all that and let you know what I find. THANK YOU