Fuel or electrical 95 xp 800

[JACKOMO]

When the engine is cold it will start right away. I let it run for 5 seconds shut it down pull the dess key and try to restart it but it just cranks. I've ordered a carb rebuild kit but I was wondering if this could also be electrical. Raves are set, fuel flow is good, new plugs, rotary valve timed good, coil tested as well as wires. I think it's flooding itself just want to make sure mpem is not acting up. Thanks for any advice. If I remove the key let it sit for 20 seconds put key back on it may or may not start.

 

[Bills86e]

Sounds like the needles/seats leaking. When warmed up its got too much fuel, when
its sat its had time to evaporate.

 

[JACKOMO]

Thanks bill for your response. If the needle and seat appear in good condition is it just a matter of replacing the spring and cleaning out needle and seat? Or do the needle and seat require replacing. What kind of symptoms would a dried out diaphragm resemble. Flooding or fuel starvation? Thanks

 

[Bills86e]

If you are dried out, use a light amount of vaseline. they might revitalize. If you
change out springs, you have to start as a new rebuild (pop-off) to get them right.
Use a magnifying glass on the needles and replace if any distortion. Only a PO can
get them back within spec tho. A leak-down after re-assembly 5 psi for 5 min. You
need the PO tester for that also as even a magnifyer can lye. Hope just a cleaning
of filters, orifaces & lite lub works.

 

[JACKOMO]

Awesome Thanks!! I will do just that!!