Another day, another problem.

A couple days ago, I shut down the bike and went inside for a second. When I returned there was a pretty good size puddle of gas under the bike. I shut the petcock off and, of course, it stopped. I had a friend come over and he took it off and apart and back on and it was cool. I went for a ride last night and it was good but after my ride today the leak was back.

I added a video to show how fast the leak is from dry drip.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ec78UbPuo0&feature=youtu.be

Thanks

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I always turn the petrol taps off when the bike isn't running.....even if it is only for a few minutes.

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This can be solved by grinding your float needle on it's seat using a little valve grinding paste. I have done it and can leave the petrol tap open for a long time with out any leaks.

The surface of the needle can get rather pitted.

Henk

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Yikes Henk .....

I think i would prefer/recommend something like BRASSO or car body polishing compound (T Cut) than grinding paste - its too easy to take too much off and make things worse, by leaving a step.

To be honest all these old 276 Amals seem on the verge of flooding - the best money i ever spent was to have an old watch maker re-machine a few float-needle rods for me.
Or even better buy a new one ?

Martyn Bratby provides a float needle seat replacement service as well if all else fails...Ian

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