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meaux fishing
08-17-2010, 08:06 PM
went to go start my 4 wheeler up today and it wouldnt start. I drained the gas and put some new gas cause it had been in there for probably 6 months. The last time i started it was about a month or two ago and i shut off the fuel and ran it all out of the motor. I checked that im getting spark and gas is getting in the carb. It just keeps turning over and never fires up though. Any help would be appreciated it is a 2003 yamaha wolverine

SULPHITE
08-17-2010, 08:10 PM
hmmm...possible carb problem?

jldsc
08-17-2010, 08:19 PM
trash in the carb...id put a new plug in it too!! theres a screw at the bottom of the carb bowl to drain it, open it up a lil to make sure fuel is getting through the float valve if so and it still will not crank pull the carb and clean

wtretrievers
08-17-2010, 08:35 PM
Sounds like carb may be varnished over or trash. If you don't get it going give me a shout, I'll ride by one evening after work & help ya check it out. Got a lil experience with yammy atv carbs, sometimes a lil B12 or the jets blown out will do the trick.

specktator
08-17-2010, 08:46 PM
2003 yamaha

I found your problem. :eek:

LPfishnTIM
08-17-2010, 09:05 PM
seamfoam usually works for me with 4stroke carbs depending how bad its gummed up!

meaux fishing
08-19-2010, 11:18 AM
So I went to take the carb off to clean it and the air box had some gas in it :confused: Is this due to a stuck float?

yak'em-n-stack'em
08-19-2010, 11:21 AM
Ask Jordan to give you a hand

wtretrievers
08-19-2010, 11:31 AM
So I went to take the carb off to clean it and the air box had some gas in it :confused: Is this due to a stuck float?If air box has gas in it, it's flooding, Needle valve must be sticking or gummed up & bowl is filling up. Get some B12 & spray through the jets & let soak then spray again, just dont get the B12 on any rubber o rings, gaskets or diaphram.

meaux fishing
08-19-2010, 11:41 AM
Ask Jordan to give you a hand

Thanks Austin but I don't want to catch it on fire

Gerald
08-19-2010, 11:44 AM
If air box has gas in it, it's flooding, Needle valve must be sticking or gummed up & bowl is filling up. Get some B12 & spray through the jets & let soak then spray again, just dont get the B12 on any rubber o rings, gaskets or diaphram.

Jeff.....would some "Carb cleaner" work just as well and not have to worry about the O-rings?

wtretrievers
08-19-2010, 11:47 AM
Jeff.....would some "Carb cleaner" work just as well and not have to worry about the O-rings?
B12 is goooood stuff. Regular carb cleaner will work just may take a little longer to dissolve any trash or varnish.

southern151
08-19-2010, 11:53 AM
I have to agree that B-12 is the way to go! It works fast and in a hurry!

Bluechip
08-19-2010, 11:55 AM
B12 is goooood stuff. Regular carb cleaner will work just may take a little longer to dissolve any trash or varnish.

I have to agree that B-12 is the way to go! It works fast and in a hurry!

Just went and bought a fresh can of it this morning. My dad's edger is idling up and down. I figure he has some trash or varnish in the carb. B-12 is the stuff...:work:

Jordan
08-19-2010, 11:56 AM
Ask Jordan to give you a hand

:thefinger:

Jordan
08-19-2010, 11:56 AM
Thanks Austin but I don't want to catch it on fire
:thefinger: X2

jldsc
08-19-2010, 12:28 PM
if you got oil in the airbox you better check ya oil also..if its flooding that bad then the gas can get into the crankcase

wtretrievers
08-19-2010, 12:39 PM
if you got oil in the airbox you better check ya oil also..if its flooding that bad then the gas can get into the crankcaseThat is correct........didn't think about mentioning that. Check your oil for gas. If so change it & it'll be fine as long as you get the carb problem fixed.

SULPHITE
08-19-2010, 12:53 PM
where dey got dis B-12 fo sale?? Inquiring minds want to know!

meaux fishing
08-19-2010, 12:56 PM
where dey got dis B-12 fo sale?? Inquiring minds want to know!

I was just about to ask the same thing

Bluechip
08-19-2010, 01:31 PM
Any auto parts store.....Chemtool B-12. I bought mine at Advanced this morning.

jldsc
08-19-2010, 01:52 PM
just my "OPINION" but I dont think that B-12 is worth the price difference of cheap carb cleaner, I keep a half a case of carb cleaner in my shop all the time for only 1.99 a can ORIELLY brand and 4.99 - 5.99 for the name brand stuff, I dont believe it works any faster, again just my opinion!

wtretrievers
08-19-2010, 02:11 PM
Add a little B12 to your gas also.