engine cuts out at speed

[cledus]

Im having an issue with me 2001 blaster cutting out at speed, acts like it runs out of fuel. i have checked the fuel shut off and noticed that in the on position it doesnt flow as well as in the reserve position. I tried running with it in the reserve position and I get the same result. I can make it down the block before it wants to die. If I let it idle a bit I can make it back to where I started, but if I run at speed for any length of time it will quit. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[245stroker]

sounds like you need to adjust your float level. While you have your bowl off, check your needle and seat to make sure it doesn't have anything plugging it

 

[cledus]

could you give me a bit of instruction on how to adjust the float from its current setting, I have to apologize but I am a newbie. Thank you

 

[245stroker]

when you take off your bowl, your float will be hanging from the top part of the carb. The float has a little tab that sticks out in the middle, bend it down just a little bit, like a 1/16th of an inch. It doesn't take much. This will allow the bowl to hold more fuel.

 

[cledus]

thank you for the quick reply, I will try this and post the results.

 

[rbm1992]

ive had the same problum and i needed a new neddle

 

[cledus]

That did the trick, i bent the float ever so slightly, running like a champ again. Thank you very much for you help.