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The words Damage may occur removing air cleaner from carburetor appear on the air cleaner backplate of my Harley 1997 Sportster 883 What damage could occur and how do you prevent it?
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∙ 12y ago
They mean running the motor without an air cleaner. Some people used to run open carbs on street bikes but even if nothing big gets in there, engine wear is accelerated.
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∙ 12y ago
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Why Sportster oil leak in air filter?
This is due to EPA requirements making all enigines vent the crankcase gases through the carburetor to be burned. Unfortunatly, Harley Davidson designed the Sportster vent configuration through the heads and DOWN (gravity) into the carburetor. This setup allows raw oil to be pushed into the air cleaner at times (especially when the oil is hot and thin) and leak out the air cleaner and onto the bike, etc.
What can you use instead of carburetor cleaner?
Choke Cleaner
Will a sportster air cleaner work on a buell?
On a post 1995 stock Buell, no, a Sportster air filter will not fit. On the older tube frame Buells, you may adapt an air cleaner system that will accept a stock Sportster air filter.
What do you do with carburetor cleaner just spray it in the throat of the carburetor?
Yes and on all the linkage.
How do you clean a carburetor?
use a can of carburater cleaner
What is carburetor cleaner?
Carburetor cleaner is a chemical spray which is used to remove buildup and deposits from carburetors. It is designed to safely clean without damaging the surface.
How do you clean EGR valve on a 98 V6 3.8L Olds Intrigue?
After removing an EGR valve from the vehicle, the valve can be flushed with carburetor cleaner. If the valve still sticks then a replacement will be needed.
Can you use carburetor cleaner for a car on a motorcycle?
yes,it is the same.
What can carburetor cleaner do to a fuel injected engine?
Clean the injectors
How do you use carburetor cleaner?
I like to spray carb cleaner on a lint free rag to clean out most of the intake first but you can spray some inside just try to get most of it out if you sprayed alot inside wait a few minutes so it can evaporate before you start your car just incase it ignites.OTMAN Carburetor cleaner is designed to remove heavy varnish and gunk from the inside and outside of a vehicle's carburetor. If the carburetor is not cleaned periodically, it will begin to affect the vehicle's mileage and performance. The carb should be cleaned a couple of times a year to prevent buildup and keep the engine running smooth.Remove the air cleaner unit from the engine by unscrewing the wing nut. You might need pliers to turn the wing nut if it is very tight.Vacuum off the top of the engine area to prevent dirt and debris from being sucked into the engine while the air cleaner is not in place.Spray the entire carburetor inside and out with carburetor cleaner to loosen the gunk and varnish. Use shop rags to wipe up any heavy grease and gunk loosened by the carb cleaner.Start the vehicle. With the vehicle running, spray carburetor cleaner down the throat of the carburetor and around the outside. The engine will pick up a bit as the vehicle burns the carburetor cleaner. Wait a few minutes and shut off the engine.Spray the outside and inside of the carburetor again heavily. Start the vehicle again and spray more carb cleaner around the outside and inside while the engine is running.Spray the entire air cleaner inside and out with carburetor cleaner. Wipe the air cleaner dry with shop towels. Install a new air filter element and re-install the air cleaner unit onto the carburetor.
How do you change or clean carburetor on Honda Accord?
Just spray some carburetor cleaner into the carburetor and then let the car idle for a bit. In addition to the above answer add a can of Seafoam or Techron fuel system cleaner to a full tank of fuel once each year.
What causes carburetor overflow tube to leak gas on 03 Honda rancher?
your float is stuck in the carburetor. Clean it with carb cleaner.
