Thank you! First time with one of these carbs. Would have never figured out that little spring. Rebuilt the carb and it's perfect, no more leaks and has way more power!
I bought the same kit as you and was disappointed at all the parts that didn't fit. All I really needed was the spring that you explained perfectly on how to install, thanks for posting, helped alot I would have put it in wrong if I didn't watch this ,so thanks again ...cheers..and safe riding..
Cool. My 76 came with a CV on it, but I'm thinking it's a bit much for what I've got there. I got a hold of a couple of Bendix's and will be trying one of those soon enough. One of them is already apart and submerged in some WD/40 for a while. Looking forward to see how that goes.
I'm replacing a CV40 with the same reasoning; if it was born with a smaller bore carb it'll probably run better. The CV works well, I have to say, but you can't stop messing with these bikes, can you?
I had the same problem with the Taiwan kit. That spring drove me crazy. In one position it leaks when I parked. In the other it shut off the fuel entirely. During the last iteration, about a half inch of the long leg broke off. Now it is perfect.
You're right about those kits; my red washer did fit, but the accelerator was wrong. I soaked it in fuel overnight, expecting it to shrinky-dink into some kind of usable shape, but it did not. The CV40 kits aren't much better; float bowl rubber never fits (pro tip; cut it inside that little o-ring part - it'll fit and seal then). My new mixture screw looked weird too, and the float bowl spring seemed a bit weedy.
7 yrs ago... you still there? I got me a '76 FLH Police Special that has a Zenith on it, cant find anything on adjusting them. I did points, plugs and condenser, oil and filter, but my plugs are still getting sooty instantly. She seams to run fine (better than before the new points) and I'm just putting around my block as its fkng winter here in Michigan. I found a vid on where my air/fuel screw should be from factory ~1.5 turns out? sometimes 1 3/4... but the Main, can't find anything on a factory setting. One of my shovels runs an SU Elim II, the other a Super E, but just new to these old guys. Any advice? links for a free manual? or just a few starting points to try and figure this ole gal out.... Thanx in advance, Happy Belated Holidays, and hope to hear from ya
ok so you're rich, i usually start 1 1/4 out, your main will have numbers on it, telling youu size. ive been running an su and a s&s for past years a lil rusty on the zenith, you'll have to research what size they like on a fl/ happy holidays and thanks for watching. hope i helped a lil. cheers!
Hey thanks for watching and commenting! 38mm . sorry i dont know the part number offhand. but they are easy to find on ebay for cheap. bendix or zenith same. hit the Subscribe button for more helpful videos
I have a 74 and rebuilt the carb. It leaks out of the accelerator pump and it pours gas out. I tried the 316 bit to set the float height I'm not sure what to do man I just want to ride her! Helpp
did you replace the acc pump check valve? is it working? what about your needle valve is that working? if you pull off bowl can you stop fuel by pushing up on needle valve? hard to diagnose when i cant see whats actually happening. good luck
I have a 74 ironhead with an original bendix carb. It leaks gas out of the accelerator pump I'm not sure how to fix it? I got it to squirt gas but I'm having trouble getting it to run. Itll fire but it wont idle
is it leaking only when you pump or all the time? can you hear the check valve ball rattle when you shake it? Probably should order a good rebuild kit and perform a good thorough cleaning, make sure you dont over tourque your bowl, easy to crack. good luck.
so I'm trying to fix my dads Bendix carb, because it leaks gas out of the bottom, any suggestions, any help will do, I mean HELP ME DAMMIT BEFORE I BLOW SHIT UP lol
make sure the float bowl isnt cracked. that happens if overtightened and very easy to do. also make sure inlet needle isnt stuck in open position and coming out the overflow.
@@crashman1963 i take a #2 pencil with a good eraser on it and buff that little seat for the needle back to shine and normally fixes it so you don't need to turn your gas off
A HUGE thank you for this. Had to search find. No other videos described how to properly install the float.
Thank you! First time with one of these carbs. Would have never figured out that little spring. Rebuilt the carb and it's perfect, no more leaks and has way more power!
Sounds like you did a great job!
I bought the same kit as you and was disappointed at all the parts that didn't fit. All I really needed was the spring that you explained perfectly on how to install, thanks for posting, helped alot I would have put it in wrong if I didn't watch this ,so thanks again ...cheers..and safe riding..
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Thanks for showing the Float Spring. Had a hard time with that. Couldn’t figure out where the long end went
Glad it helped!
Thank you, my spring was in wrong, just got the bike and going through the usual stuff of getting her back on the open road again. Thanks again👍
glad you got her sorted! ride on brother!
Cool. My 76 came with a CV on it, but I'm thinking it's a bit much for what I've got there. I got a hold of a couple of Bendix's and will be trying one of those soon enough. One of them is already apart and submerged in some WD/40 for a while. Looking forward to see how that goes.
i like the Bendix/Zenith, foolproof, cheap. have had a few bikes but none w a cv
I'm replacing a CV40 with the same reasoning; if it was born with a smaller bore carb it'll probably run better. The CV works well, I have to say, but you can't stop messing with these bikes, can you?
@@ImminghamIronhead Nope. There's no end to it.
Thanks a bunch man. I was putting the float on the jet wrong. Thanks again
glad it helped brother!
Did my comment post? Oh well,!thanks for the Float Spring position. I just did one and had no idea where the long end went
Yes, its cool, i love comments. I know some people leave them out, i think it's better in place. Ride on brother
Spring had me stumped. Thanks for the help.
thanks for watching , dont forget to hit the subscribe button for lots more, thnks for watching and commenting!
I had the same problem with the Taiwan kit. That spring drove me crazy. In one position it leaks when I parked. In the other it shut off the fuel entirely. During the last iteration, about a half inch of the long leg broke off. Now it is perfect.
You're right about those kits; my red washer did fit, but the accelerator was wrong. I soaked it in fuel overnight, expecting it to shrinky-dink into some kind of usable shape, but it did not. The CV40 kits aren't much better; float bowl rubber never fits (pro tip; cut it inside that little o-ring part - it'll fit and seal then). My new mixture screw looked weird too, and the float bowl spring seemed a bit weedy.
right on brother
@@crashman1963 Update; the float valve that came with the kit started sticking, so the old one's back in there now.
7 yrs ago... you still there? I got me a '76 FLH Police Special that has a Zenith on it, cant find anything on adjusting them. I did points, plugs and condenser, oil and filter, but my plugs are still getting sooty instantly. She seams to run fine (better than before the new points) and I'm just putting around my block as its fkng winter here in Michigan. I found a vid on where my air/fuel screw should be from factory ~1.5 turns out? sometimes 1 3/4... but the Main, can't find anything on a factory setting. One of my shovels runs an SU Elim II, the other a Super E, but just new to these old guys. Any advice? links for a free manual? or just a few starting points to try and figure this ole gal out.... Thanx in advance, Happy Belated Holidays, and hope to hear from ya
ok so you're rich, i usually start 1 1/4 out, your main will have numbers on it, telling youu size. ive been running an su and a s&s for past years a lil rusty on the zenith, you'll have to research what size they like on a fl/ happy holidays and thanks for watching. hope i helped a lil. cheers!
I took that spring tf out. I saw some of the old timers saying to hell with that spring so I tried it and no issues.
very helpful video. Carb is a 38mm? Part number?
Hey thanks for watching and commenting! 38mm . sorry i dont know the part number offhand. but they are easy to find on ebay for cheap. bendix or zenith same. hit the Subscribe button for more helpful videos
This one is the 38mm fixed main jet correct?
I have a 74 and rebuilt the carb. It leaks out of the accelerator pump and it pours gas out. I tried the 316 bit to set the float height I'm not sure what to do man I just want to ride her! Helpp
did you replace the acc pump check valve? is it working? what about your needle valve is that working? if you pull off bowl can you stop fuel by pushing up on needle valve? hard to diagnose when i cant see whats actually happening. good luck
Helpful vid, thanks for sharing!
I have a 74 ironhead with an original bendix carb. It leaks gas out of the accelerator pump I'm not sure how to fix it? I got it to squirt gas but I'm having trouble getting it to run. Itll fire but it wont idle
is it leaking only when you pump or all the time? can you hear the check valve ball rattle when you shake it? Probably should order a good rebuild kit and perform a good thorough cleaning, make sure you dont over tourque your bowl, easy to crack. good luck.
Did you get it to stop leaking I’m having the same problem on a 70 iron head can’t get it to stop leaking out of the accelerator pump
You forgot one small detail! Lining the notches up in carb body with the 4 holes at the bottom of the main jet. This is very important.
What did you shock accelerator plunger in
gas generally
@@crashman1963 ok thank you for getting back to me. I used mystery oil 🤞.
@@jameswilbur2499 that'll work have great weekend
I found the new low speed jet screw that comes in the that kit will not screw into carburetor it is a different thread
That's a pain in the posterior! good luck!
what did you soak the pump in? oil?
soaked pump in gas,
thanx. great video
@@markyevick435 soaked for how long? a hour, a day?
so I'm trying to fix my dads Bendix carb, because it leaks gas out of the bottom, any suggestions, any help will do, I mean HELP ME DAMMIT BEFORE I BLOW SHIT UP lol
make sure the float bowl isnt cracked. that happens if overtightened and very easy to do. also make sure inlet needle isnt stuck in open position and coming out the overflow.
Thanks.
You're welcome
i did away with the spring on my carb ..no use at all really ..just keep it good and clean
if you should ever need/want the spring , this is how you could do it, good and clean never hurts! lol cheers
@@crashman1963 i take a #2 pencil with a good eraser on it and buff that little seat for the needle back to shine and normally fixes it so you don't need to turn your gas off
It would help to know who's rebuild kit NOT to buy !!
Tomato can lol Simple carb that gets the job done.