That's why my petrol tank liner wouldn't dry! - Project Bike Build -Part 69

I finally work out why my tank liner wouldn't dry, and then move onto understanding my bike was ticking over on just one cylinder.

[@glynroberts1682]

Nice one enjoyed 🎅👍

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thank you.

[@roythearcher]

Ah yes! the old invisible speck in the carb Problem! Even when you've cleaned them out multiple times, it only takes the smallest foriegn object to stop your project dead!....
The joys of having a carbureted project bike!...

[@Paul.Gascoyneuk]

Hi Ryan glad your getting there with sealing the tank , perseverance with carbs will pay off , hope you had a great Christmas and all the best in 2024 👍👍

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thanks Paul. Happy New Year to you.

[@rickconstant6106]

Glad you got the tank sorted. Bear in mind, when making carb adjustments using an external fuel tank, it's best to hang it where the fuel level is close to where it would be in normal running. Too great a difference in height will change the pressure as it reaches the carb, which could affect running, particularly at idle.

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thanks Rick, good point on the height. I will bare that in mind for the future.

[@cedley1969]

To set up the floats so you are 100 percent sure of the actual level of petrol run two lengths of clear pipe from the float bowl drains to a level above the top of the carbs.
Turn the petrol supply on and open the float bowl screws so you can see the actual level of fuel in each bowl in the pipes.

[@RyansGarageUK]

Hi, That seems like a sensible tip. Thank you.

[@davidyates5377]

Have similar problem will have to check float valves myself, fingers crossed

[@RyansGarageUK]

Best of luck. It seems to have solved my main issue.

[@michaelstanley7742]

Nice work.
Might be worth switching the two gauges over on the carbs while balancing just to see if reading is the same as they aren't always that accurate in calibration to each other.
Kind regards. 👍

[@RyansGarageUK]

Hi Michael, thanks for the tip. Ryan

[@jimbo9310]

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year Ryan 🎉

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thank you. I hope you have also had a great Christmas and wish you a Happy New Year.

[@derekdingwall]

Merry Christmas,at least you got the tank liner to dry in the end Ryan 👍🎄✨️

[@RyansGarageUK]

@@derekdingwall Merry Christmas to you Derek.

[@stephenwalsh8184]

🏍👍

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thanks

[@leslietait9028]

Just wondering where did you acquire your inspection light that you used on your phone can you give the item number please.Leslie

[@RyansGarageUK]

Hi Leslie, sorry but I bought that about 2 years ago, so dont have an item number, but ebay search for USB Endoscope should find results. I think it cost me less than £10.