Use the right screwdriver. A jis #2 Japanese standard. If you already stripped them out. Use vice grips to loosen them. Or use a dremel to cut a slot in the head of the screw thrn use a flat head
So I just picked up a 2003 ltz400 and was trying to get it to start, their is spark and when I opened the oil reservoir it was mixed gasoline... i took it all out and put new oil, cranked it a few times and was instantly mixed gasoline again.. at this point the gas tank was off... I'm thinking the carb is bad??
@@TorrentPerformance Thanks for the quick response!! truly appreciate it. I bought it like that, the guys said it needed the carb rebuilt and a battery. I drained the oil, and put in some fresh one. with the gas tank off I cranked a few times with starter fluid and nothing...
Manuel Mares perhaps when you drained it, not all came out (reservoir)? I’m doing the same thing later today. Make sure you look inside your gas tank and verify that the pick up tubes still have the strainers on them for the petcock inside the gas tank both of mine were broken and damaged causing fuel that was mixed with oxidized metal/rust from the inside of a gas cap to get down into the carburetor bowl
What did you do that caused this? Usually a stuck needle or a bad needle and seat will cause this. Also the float must be set properly to allow needle to open and close for fuel.
@@TorrentPerformance i already found out the vacuum type fueltap was bad because it's not closing when in the 'on' position it should only flow free in the 'pri' position. When i took the tap apart it was full of brown debree and also the 2 filter pipes that go inside the tank were completely missing. So that's one thing, but i know a carb should never flow over. It just started today when i smelled gasoline and saw dripping from the overflow line.
Did you take everything apart on the carb and clean the carb? Sounds like you may have debris in the seat that the needle goes to. If the carb and gas tank is vaccum operated it won't work properly if anything is in there.
@@TorrentPerformance thanks man, i just opened the float chamber and found some brown gunk in the corners. Also cleaned out the jets and needle seat. Now it opens and closes like it should. I have to wait on the new fuel tap and filter to test it out. Btw, where does the air vent hose go that comes from the top of the carburator? I forgot if it was connected to something or not.
Jorn Jorn all of the brown debris in your fuel tank is probably from the original gas cap that have a piece of zinc coated or galvanized metal on the inside. I just discovered last night that on my Kawasaki KFX 400 that both of the pick up tube’s are broken off and they probably have been for quite a while. I know when I needed the reserve at one point it was already empty just like the primary probably because they were broken and I would assume that all that gunk got right into the bowl of your carburetor since there’s no in-line filter. I am in the same situation. I am pulling my carburetor today to see if I can clean the bowl and the needle/plunger well enough for the float to Meter the fuel flow properly
Appreciate your time. If I may suggest; I have a carb I've had apart for a few years. I was hoping to see a clear view of where the jets and other parts go but you blocked the view with your hands.
Thanks for the awesome comment. Can't wait until you finally upload something after being on TH-cam since 2011. I subbed to you and now you have 2 subs on your channel congrats.
Seriously? Get an impact screwdriver and stop wining. Or worst case. Use a dremel and cut a slot in the screws and thrn use a flat head. This is first grade shit bruh
These people kill me!! hahaha I think your video was very helpful, i actually used it today working on my quad. not very many out there for ltz"s.
I got the same carb the nuts striped immediately.
Thanks for posting these vids they are SUPER HELPFUL!!!
I like the part where he talks about how careful you have to be witht the screw, then proceeds to completely strip the screw.
3:30 had me in tears!
right fuckin dummy is using a power drill to unscrew carb screws
Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God, it's a carburetor.
Hey man vice grips break those screws loose real easy when they are stripped
just stripped the screws on this same carb today taking it apart, vise grips broke them free first try
Good googily moogily he’s using a drill
When cleaning the tank shouldn’t you take the petcok out and let dirt and debris run out the bottom?
Thanks for the Video is quite informative
Man thank you for this video really appreciate it.
Send link to carburetor rebuild kit or whats a Great Carburetor to buy??
You sound like my dad throwing them gosh darns around
My atv will start when spraying gas in the carb only but when it’s warm will fire right up any idea
Time for a good teardown clean and rebuild.
Are there supposed to be o'rings on the jets?
no idea made this video years ago
oh my god
At 18:00 what is that part called again?
Got the same problem with the screw what tool did you use to cut the screw into a flat head
Use the right screwdriver. A jis #2
Japanese standard.
If you already stripped them out. Use vice grips to loosen them. Or use a dremel to cut a slot in the head of the screw thrn use a flat head
Lol this guy is sooooooo extra thanks for the help tho👍
I think I’m just going to order the rebuild kit and guess but I know for one thing I will never use a drill to remove a screw haha
So I just picked up a 2003 ltz400 and was trying to get it to start, their is spark and when I opened the oil reservoir it was mixed gasoline... i took it all out and put new oil, cranked it a few times and was instantly mixed gasoline again.. at this point the gas tank was off... I'm thinking the carb is bad??
Are you sure it is gas. Email me and send me pictures. My email is in description below. Its probably antifreeze.
@@TorrentPerformance its definitely gasoline, it smells just like gas. I just don't know how gas will end up in the oil.
Bad rings could be alot of things. Did you rebuild the engine?
@@TorrentPerformance Thanks for the quick response!! truly appreciate it. I bought it like that, the guys said it needed the carb rebuilt and a battery. I drained the oil, and put in some fresh one. with the gas tank off I cranked a few times with starter fluid and nothing...
Manuel Mares perhaps when you drained it, not all came out (reservoir)? I’m doing the same thing later today. Make sure you look inside your gas tank and verify that the pick up tubes still have the strainers on them for the petcock inside the gas tank both of mine were broken and damaged causing fuel that was mixed with oxidized metal/rust from the inside of a gas cap to get down into the carburetor bowl
I have a 2006 LTZ 400 and the carb keeps flowing over. What might be the problem here ?
What did you do that caused this? Usually a stuck needle or a bad needle and seat will cause this. Also the float must be set properly to allow needle to open and close for fuel.
@@TorrentPerformance i already found out the vacuum type fueltap was bad because it's not closing when in the 'on' position it should only flow free in the 'pri' position. When i took the tap apart it was full of brown debree and also the 2 filter pipes that go inside the tank were completely missing. So that's one thing, but i know a carb should never flow over. It just started today when i smelled gasoline and saw dripping from the overflow line.
Did you take everything apart on the carb and clean the carb? Sounds like you may have debris in the seat that the needle goes to. If the carb and gas tank is vaccum operated it won't work properly if anything is in there.
@@TorrentPerformance thanks man, i just opened the float chamber and found some brown gunk in the corners. Also cleaned out the jets and needle seat. Now it opens and closes like it should. I have to wait on the new fuel tap and filter to test it out. Btw, where does the air vent hose go that comes from the top of the carburator? I forgot if it was connected to something or not.
Jorn Jorn all of the brown debris in your fuel tank is probably from the original gas cap that have a piece of zinc coated or galvanized metal on the inside. I just discovered last night that on my Kawasaki KFX 400 that both of the pick up tube’s are broken off and they probably have been for quite a while. I know when I needed the reserve at one point it was already empty just like the primary probably because they were broken and I would assume that all that gunk got right into the bowl of your carburetor since there’s no in-line filter. I am in the same situation. I am pulling my carburetor today to see if I can clean the bowl and the needle/plunger well enough for the float to Meter the fuel flow properly
Appreciate your time. If I may suggest; I have a carb I've had apart for a few years. I was hoping to see a clear view of where the jets and other parts go but you blocked the view with your hands.
What jets are you using
Stock jetting on all jets but main. Main was one above oem.
You are a real glass half full kind of fella aren’t you..
Sounds like you need a new hobby.... Oh My God.... lol
Tha super far away camera is a bummer on what is a good info video
Complaining Jesus! Lol good vid bud
Why do people rebuild carbs if they only cost like 50 bucks
Those $50 carbs are Chinese not Japanese made. Really big difference in quality.
TorrentPerformance but the Jets and other parts are like American or Chinese made so then what’s the point? Also how much are Japanese made ones?
Quality is the point. That's why the Chinese ones aren't put on from the factory. The Chinese ones are very cheaply made.
Youre a muppet. Thats why
@@robertomagallanes2564 goodluck with you chinese carb
What size fuel line
Vice grips on bowl screws bud lol and never use power tools lol wow
Right. Wtf
Well folks don't waste your time on this vid seriously
Thanks for the awesome comment. Can't wait until you finally upload something after being on TH-cam since 2011. I subbed to you and now you have 2 subs on your channel congrats.
God didn’t have anything to do with it
Can’t give you a like for that reason. Have a nice day I’ll find another video
Best comment of the day.
god damn, that sucks
Poor lighting
Thanks for comment, garage is soon to be remodeled and this comment has me redesigning all my lighting because of this comment.
Please delete this video. TH-cam is world wide. People are going to think we’re all crybabies.
Seriously?
Get an impact screwdriver and stop wining.
Or worst case.
Use a dremel and cut a slot in the screws and thrn use a flat head.
This is first grade shit bruh
You seem knowledgeable but you are hard to watch with all the complaining
Kinda the reason ive taken a 8month brake from youtube. Been like that for a while working some things out. Thanks for watching.
@@TorrentPerformance takes a big man to admit that. I hope you get it figured out.