How to clean carbs on a 98 Magna?
Husband is trying this to clean the carbs. His 98 Magna will only run w/ the choke on but as soon as he pushes it back in; the bike dies. It sat for several months. Any thoughts? He’s put fresh fuel in it, Sea Foam, and now the carb cleaner into each of the horns… hopefully this does the trick.
Is the 96 Magna Bike a fuel pump?
No, the 96 does not have a fuel pump, strictly gravity feed and vacuum to open fuel valve diaphram. Husband is trying this to clean the carbs. His 98 Magna will only run w/ the choke on but as soon as he pushes it back in; the bike dies. It sat for several months.
What causes auto fuel cut of valve on Magna?
On the magna there is an auto fuel cut of valve. The diaphragm in this valve is known to fail cause continual flow of fuel thus flooding the carbs cause leaks and even allowing fuel into the oil. Pull the dip stick if you smell fuel the diaphragm is shot.
What causes a gas leak in a Magna?
As for the leak from the carbs, this is a separate issue. Due to the gravity fed gas tank the petcock is usually shut off when not riding. On the magna there is an auto fuel cut of valve. The diaphragm in this valve is known to fail cause continual flow of fuel thus flooding the carbs cause leaks and even allowing fuel into the oil.
Why did I have to clean my Honda carburetor?
I had to clean the carburetor due to an oil overfill. Oil was leaking out of the governor, clogged the carburetor, and saturated the air filter, restricting air flow, and fouled the spark plug. After a good cleaning and correct oil fill, it is running like a champ.
What’s the best way to clean Magna carbs?
Flip the carbs upside down so the bowls are facing up. With an 8mm wrench (5/16’s also works) carefully loosen the carb bowls. Once loose enough you can use a # 2 Phillip’s screwdriver. Working one bowl as at a time remove the bowl, clean the bowl with some spray carb cleaner and a old toothbrush, wipe dry with a shop towel.
How do you shut off auto fuel in a Magna?
Gently work the cables loose from the throttle plate wheel, mark each cable if necessary as you remove to make sure you get them re-installed correctly. The auto fuel shut off diaphragm has 2 hoses coming off one with a “T”. Rremove this from the diaphragm. Usually needs gently persuasion with a flat blade screwdriver to release.
What’s the best way to seat a Magna?
Straddle the bike with 2 shop towels placed on the top of the carb housing, push firmly and evenly to seat the front bore’s into the boots, check to make sure the guide horns for the rear boots are still outside the carb bore then firmly and evenly push down to seat the back bore’s.
Do you need to remove choke on Magna air cleaner?
There will be a hose you need to remove along with the choke pull handle, simply slide the idle adjustment knob out of its bail. The right side bracket does not need to be removed, just the bolt at the top holding the air cleaner base in place. There is also a vacuum hose on the rear of the housing base that needs to be removed.