#1 cylinder is getting gassy

[bofler]

Ok, here's the brief background. Carbs had some leaks from old seals, so they were cleaned and rebuilt, and a new Honda petcock was installed. Everything seemed great after putting the carbs back on the bike. The bike was running well and it was getting good gas mileage. Probably put around 200 miles on it over the course of a week. Then, the next day, I start it up and smell gas. Fuel dripping from carb #1, and not only that, but the exhaust from that side is smoky and stinks of gas. The #1 cylinder had a cold exhaust header, so it wasn't even firing. Pulled the plug on #1, popped the starter and shot some gas out of the cylinder. And that's where I'm at.

Initial thought was just a stuck float. Now I'm not so sure. Maybe it's a spark problem. Some guy elsewhere said that main needle on that carb is not closing properly, so it is just sucking lots of gas. I don't really know. Can anyone give me some advice about how to troubleshoot this and get the bike back out on the road? Thanks!

[joecoolsuncle]

you will have to remove and disassemble the carbs again. weigh the floats, make sure they all weigh the same, and if any are heavier, replace. your lack of experience will dictate that you replace the float valves, or take old float valves to an experienced mechanic. after which, upon reassembly, you will make positive of float height adjustment. and, while in there, make sure you replace all the orings and hoses in and around the carbs.
you will become an experienced carb mechanic by the time its all done! lol

[biguns]

I would say the same thing, your not going to get that much fuel from no spark,for sure weigh your floats first
I set my floats by measurement first them fill them on the bench to look for leaks using 4-5 foot of tubing to mimic 3 pounds fuel pressure then empty each bowl measuring the amount of fuel in each, if any are too high or low I make adjustment,