I got the carb kit in, changed back to standard jets and it fired right up. Seems to run great now, we will take it for a ride this weekend.

I have a question about the gas shutoff valve. As I mentioned above, it is broken in the full flow position and I have another cut off added. I am curious why the gas would keep flowing with the valve on. Wouldn't the float in the carb stop the gas from filling the head?

Thanks again for all the help! Jay

 

lots of pressure on the float . both of mine have the same problem

 

Someone may have gutted it out. I did for my race LT's.
So what size jets were in it?

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: onebigzj

while your at it change the air in the tires. it might have mold in it!!!!</end quote></div>

When 'changing the air' in my tires - I prefer to remove the valve core, let all the 'old bad air' out, give each of the a shot of 'lemon bathroom air freshener', reinstall the valve core, then fill to 3 or 4 psi with fresh clean air.

That way when I am out riding - if I smell 'lemons', I know that either I am getting a flat or I have run over someones 'lemon tree'.

I also have a part ownership of a 'diamond mine' located in NJ for sale.

 

Banshee petcocks work too.

 

I sent you a pm






<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: jmh139

I just bought a 88 LT80 for my son, and one of the first things I did was change the pipe from a DG back to a stock pipe. I bought a new one from ebay, the old pipe is LOUD and my son was kinda scared of it.



After replacing the pipe, everything ran fine for several days of yard riding, until we drove it 100 miles away to ride. It would not crank (boy was he disappointed!). When we got back, I started checking and found that the new pipe and muffler was FULL of fuel. I mean a lot. I took it off, and changed plugs and tried to crank it (without a pipe). The carb is blowing fuel from the exhaust port.



I am thinking I need a carb rebuild kit. The guy who had it before me had rebuilt the engine better than stock and changed jets in the carb. My question is, should I be able to get a stock carb kit and put it back stock? Is this most likely my problem (or something else in the carb)?



Since he rebuilt the motor previously, is there something he may have done in there that requires the rejetted carb and exhaust, or will putting it back stock be OK?



Thanks for any help!</end quote></div>