Motorcycle Repair: 40mm harley cv carb, intal, 40mm


Question
i got a 40mm harley cv carb

all the passages look good can take out the jets and screws whatever and can blow air into them they all look good

i got new jets, play with the mixture screw on the bottom 3, 4, 5, 6 turns and i pump the carb, i pump the carb, i pump the carb, i pump the carb to get some gas in it the bike will start for a few seconds and die out like its not getting fuel

and suggestions

Answer
First, make sure you have a good flow going to the carb. Nest, check the float to make sure its not sticking and its set right. intal the carb and put your hand over the throat of it and turn the bike over. Are you getting alot of gas int he carb when you dothis?
Mike