[Ducati] Carb Problem Identified and Parts Needed

[mike major]

I used epoxy on my old honda 350 with the same problem, just coated the bowl
and have been riding it for years.  This should work untill you can score
some replacements.  Later, Moonbeam

On 6/22/07, Harlyn Jenkins <harlyn at jenkins.org> wrote:
>
> I found out why the fuel is just running through the carbs - there is a
> crack on the inside of the cover next to the drain screw - so no matter
> how
> the float is set (which it was set correctly and not sticking), the fuel
> just goes right through the carb and down the threads of the drain screw.
>
> So - does anyone have any Mikuni parts laying around?  I just need one of
> the metal covers.  How much you want?  Need any parts I might have?  I
> wanna
> ride!
>
> Or does anyone know a way I could repair it? (does JB Weld stop fuel?)
>
> Of course, if no one has one, I will just have to beg the wife for
> permission to get the FCRs.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Harlyn
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