94 Fatboy dumping fuel

vjm628 · Nov 7th, 2009, 12:14 PM

My 94 Fatboy is dumping fuel when I turn the petcock on, any ideas as to why.

Hobbit · Nov 7th, 2009, 12:24 PM

do you have anymore info?
is it coming out the petcock or the carb or both?

glider · Nov 7th, 2009, 01:26 PM

The more info you can give, the better the reply you get.

More than likely it's something in the needle holding it open. If I had to guess

it's probably coming out the overflow hose in front of the rear tire.

TQuentin1 · Nov 7th, 2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vjm628

My 94 Fatboy is dumping fuel when I turn the petcock on, any ideas as to why.

I agree with the guys, probably the float needle not closing. May be some trash in there. Try keeping the petcock closed, opening the carb float bowl drain and catch the gas in a clear glass jar. Check what comes out and see if there is lots of floaties in the gasoline.

With the bowl empty, rap on the side a the bowl with the wooden handle of a hammer or something. Then close the drain and open the petcock to refill the bowl. If it has stopped leaking, great. If not, try gripping the front brake and rocking the bike up and down to try and slosh the gas around in the bowl. If none of this works, I am afraid you will have to drop the bowl and check things out.

TQ

smitty901 · Nov 7th, 2009, 04:18 PM

94 he have that vacume one one it??
were is fuel coming from?

dhorne · Nov 7th, 2009, 06:38 PM

I have this problem from me to time with my 96 , I just close the petcock and start riding and then open it , I do like what they said about draining the bowl though , sounds a little more reassuring then my idea, this is normally a sign that your carb is dirty though and getting ready for a tear apart....good luck

Jack Klarich · Nov 8th, 2009, 02:37 PM

If u have a c v carb there is a drain screw on the float bowl

Hobbit · Nov 8th, 2009, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Klarich

If u have a c v carb there is a drain screw on the float bowl

if you can get it open and the screw head is not chewed up due to someone try it open it when the screw is siezed.
I always take the bowl off its easier to clean inside this way

Jack Klarich · Nov 8th, 2009, 02:46 PM

I agree Hobbit If the screw opens u can drain the fuel out first before removing the bowl less mess and less chance of fuel all over the bike

rancid · Nov 9th, 2009, 03:15 AM

make sure your tank isnt pressurising too, leave the bike in the sun with the fuel tap off, then open open the cap in 10 mins to check any pressure build up, you may have to drill the cap... just another thought apart from needle and seat issues ive seen.

Nov 7th, 2009, 12:14 PM	#1
vjm628 New Family Ride: 1994 Fatboy Join Date: Aug 22nd, 2009 Posts: 1	94 Fatboy dumping fuel My 94 Fatboy is dumping fuel when I turn the petcock on, any ideas as to why.

Nov 7th, 2009, 12:24 PM	#2
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 09 CVO Ultra Classic Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 8,737 My Mood:	Re: 94 Fatboy dumping fuel do you have anymore info? is it coming out the petcock or the carb or both? __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Nov 7th, 2009, 01:26 PM	#3
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,068 My Mood:	Re: 94 Fatboy dumping fuel The more info you can give, the better the reply you get. More than likely it's something in the needle holding it open. If I had to guess it's probably coming out the overflow hose in front of the rear tire. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Nov 7th, 2009, 04:18 PM	#5
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,961 My Mood:	Re: 94 Fatboy dumping fuel 94 he have that vacume one one it?? were is fuel coming from? __________________ The Infantry leads the way

Nov 7th, 2009, 06:38 PM	#6
dhorne Contributor$ Ride: 2001 ultra electra glide Join Date: Aug 14th, 2008 Location: Venezuela Posts: 206 My Mood:	Re: 94 Fatboy dumping fuel I have this problem from me to time with my 96 , I just close the petcock and start riding and then open it , I do like what they said about draining the bowl though , sounds a little more reassuring then my idea, this is normally a sign that your carb is dirty though and getting ready for a tear apart....good luck

Nov 8th, 2009, 02:37 PM	#7
Jack Klarich Community Guru Wannabe Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jax. Fl. Posts: 876 My Mood:	Re: 94 Fatboy dumping fuel If u have a c v carb there is a drain screw on the float bowl

Nov 8th, 2009, 02:46 PM	#9
Jack Klarich Community Guru Wannabe Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jax. Fl. Posts: 876 My Mood:	Re: 94 Fatboy dumping fuel I agree Hobbit If the screw opens u can drain the fuel out first before removing the bowl less mess and less chance of fuel all over the bike

Nov 9th, 2009, 03:15 AM	#10
rancid Warming The Wheels Ride: fxdf Join Date: Feb 18th, 2009 Posts: 137 My Mood:	Re: 94 Fatboy dumping fuel make sure your tank isnt pressurising too, leave the bike in the sun with the fuel tap off, then open open the cap in 10 mins to check any pressure build up, you may have to drill the cap... just another thought apart from needle and seat issues ive seen.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

94 Fatboy dumping fuel

Softail Models