fuel inlet tube on carb cracked or loose? Leaks gas!

sherwiner · April 11th, 2012, 10:19 AM

I changed the gas filter between the petcock and the fuel inlet (that black L shaped fitting) on the left side of the left carb. Now it leaks gas from the fuel inlet, dripping down the fuel hose and down the carb...really gushing fuel. The hose is securely clamped. Maybe I tightened it too much?

Is the inlet tube replaceable or fixable or am I screwed??

Sherwiner 2002 Ninja 250
Sherwinb@aol.com

Motofool · April 11th, 2012, 10:36 AM

Just replace it with a fuel hose from Autoparts; they sell it by foot

cbdallas · April 11th, 2012, 12:05 PM

He's referring to the inlet tube, not the hose itself.

I'm not seeing it with its own part # on any of the diagrams, which may mean you need to buy a whole carb & rob it. Check Ebay to see if anyone is parting out a carb, otherwise, pick up a whole used one & rob the tube off it.

Motofool · April 11th, 2012, 12:35 PM

It may not be the fitting but the hose what leaks onto it.

If it wasn't cracked before, what made it start leaking now?

You could try repairing it with epoxy, in case it is actually a cracked fitting.

DaBlue1 · April 11th, 2012, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherwiner

Is the inlet tube replaceable or fixable or am I screwed??

You may be able to replace it with a automotive hose fitting. You will need to find one that matches the thread size of the original. Something similar to this-
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performan...ductId=1123904

sherwiner · April 11th, 2012, 02:57 PM

after I pulled the fuel lines off to replace the filter and that's when it started leaking - after I tightened the screw type hose clamp onto the fitting on the carb. I will have to check to see if it screws into the carb like the example Dablue posted or if it is a press fit and if I can stop the leaking with oil/gas resistant sealant. Not looking to buy a carb to get the part.

I repair more than I ride

April 11th, 2012, 10:19 AM	#1
sherwiner ninjette.org newbie Name: SHERWINER Location: Chicago IL North burbs Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250 and '85 Yamaha Virago 700 Posts: 9	fuel inlet tube on carb cracked or loose? Leaks gas! I changed the gas filter between the petcock and the fuel inlet (that black L shaped fitting) on the left side of the left carb. Now it leaks gas from the fuel inlet, dripping down the fuel hose and down the carb...really gushing fuel. The hose is securely clamped. Maybe I tightened it too much? Is the inlet tube replaceable or fixable or am I screwed?? Sherwiner 2002 Ninja 250 Sherwinb@aol.com Last futzed with by sherwiner; April 11th, 2012 at 10:20 AM. Reason: additional info

April 11th, 2012, 10:36 AM	#2
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Just replace it with a fuel hose from Autoparts; they sell it by foot __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

April 11th, 2012, 12:35 PM	#4
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	It may not be the fitting but the hose what leaks onto it. If it wasn't cracked before, what made it start leaking now? You could try repairing it with epoxy, in case it is actually a cracked fitting. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

April 11th, 2012, 02:57 PM	#6
sherwiner ninjette.org newbie Name: SHERWINER Location: Chicago IL North burbs Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250 and '85 Yamaha Virago 700 Posts: 9	I replaced the spring hose clamps with screw type... after I pulled the fuel lines off to replace the filter and that's when it started leaking - after I tightened the screw type hose clamp onto the fitting on the carb. I will have to check to see if it screws into the carb like the example Dablue posted or if it is a press fit and if I can stop the leaking with oil/gas resistant sealant. Not looking to buy a carb to get the part. I repair more than I ride

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April 11th, 2012, 12:05 PM	#3
cbdallas ninjette.org guru Name: Charlie Location: Wylie, TX Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 650R Posts: 317	He's referring to the inlet tube, not the hose itself. I'm not seeing it with its own part # on any of the diagrams, which may mean you need to buy a whole carb & rob it. Check Ebay to see if anyone is parting out a carb, otherwise, pick up a whole used one & rob the tube off it.