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Tried it without the fuel cap - just the same.Blocked tank breather/filler cap breather .. ??
Turn off the fuel tap, undo the bolt on the bottom of the float bowl and drain what fuel is in there (have some rags under it), tighten the bolt back up then turn the fuel back on, then press the 'go button' and see what happens...... actually turn the fuel tap back on before tightening the bolt just to make sure you have a fuel flow from the tank, if you have then tighten the bolt upTried it without the fuel cap - just the same.
I have however, found what appears to be a vacuum pipe from the manifold between the cylinders that ends in an open pipe. Doesn't seem to be anywhere it could connect to (certainly not the fuel tap). Pics below.
I have however, found what appears to be a vacuum pipe from the manifold between the cylinders that ends in an open pipe.
Sounds easy if you say it quickly but it's an S&S carb that has 4 bolts to remove the bowl some of which are not accessible with the carb and/or exhaust in situ.Turn off the fuel tap, undo the bolt on the bottom of the float bowl and drain what fuel is in there (have some rags under it), tighten the bolt back up then turn the fuel back on, then press the 'go button' and see what happens...... actually turn the fuel tap back on before tightening the bolt just to make sure you have a fuel flow from the tank, if you have then tighten the bolt up
It's been a long time since I looked at an S&S Super E carb but I have a feeling that the pipe in photos 1 & 3 should run from the inlet manifold to the back of the air cleaner base/mounting plate
Just check the rear of the base plate to see if there is a lug that the hose in photo 1 slips on to
That vacuum pipe connects to a vacuum switch on a stock ignition.
Some aftermarket ignitions dont use the switch in which case the pipe should be plugged.
Oh and drain the float bowl.
Has the S&S carb float bowl not got a single 'drain bolt' at the bottom? I could be wrong, I'm sure someone will be able to confirm or deny if it has or not.Sounds easy if you say it quickly but it's an S&S carb that has 4 bolts to remove the bowl some of which are not accessible with the carb and/or exhaust in situ.
Video here of removing the float bowl and carb. 4 flathead screws some of which are inaccessible on this bike without removing the exhaust.Has the S&S carb float bowl not got a single 'drain bolt' at the bottom? I could be wrong, I'm sure someone will be able to confirm or deny if it has or not.
Is it possible to take a photo of the float bowl?
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How are we getting on with this?
Have we removed the drain plug from the float bowl yet?