Carb Problem ?

[doobyboy26]

Hi I just installed a new gas tank on the Raptor 350, installed the black hose to the carburator and turned the petcock valve to ON. Now I tried to start it but nothing happens except the starter motor that turns. I checked my spark plug and it was rusted on the outside so I changed it for a new one. I tried to start it again but nothing happened... So I then Prime started it by adding a little bit of gas in the cylinder. It started almost immediately for about 5 seconds and it died... Carb problem ? How do you remove and clean out a carb ?

 

[sparkymichigan]

Before you do that, tap on the side of carb to see if the float is stuck. Use the end of a screwdriver or something plastic.

 

[Gen1Pat]

If that doesn't work, take the line off the carb snd make sure fuel is flowing through the line. If this is a BRAND NEW tank, there could be plastic shavings inside from molding it, and they can collect around the petcock sock and clog it up.

 

[sparkymichigan]

Oh yeah
Does it have gas in it?

 

[doobyboy26]

Oh yeah
Does it have gas in it?

LOL ! nice one dude ! :laughup:

Yep it does have gas in it. I filled it up half way to make sure it worked. I'll check the hoses and tap on the carb to hear if the floats aren't stuck. Well it came off a 2009 Raptor 350 so it almost looks brand new !

PS where does the CDI go on the Raptor 350 ?

 

[sparkymichigan]

Just thought I'd throw that out there. No insult intended. Sometimes the simple stuff gets us.

 

[doobyboy26]

Just thought I'd throw that out there. No insult intended. Sometimes the simple stuff gets us.

It's ok dude ! I just found it really funny. And yeah I figured ! :tup:

 

[THORrider05]

LOL ! nice one dude ! :laughup:

Yep it does have gas in it. I filled it up half way to make sure it worked. I'll check the hoses and tap on the carb to hear if the floats aren't stuck. Well it came off a 2009 Raptor 350 so it almost looks brand new !

PS where does the CDI go on the Raptor 350 ?

On my friends raptor 350 the cdi sits infront of the battery in the little pocket.