Still leaking fuel from carb

[Laughingmad]

Hello all! Hoping to get some more insight into what can be done to fix my fuel leak. I've rebuilt the carbs, changed gaskets, ultrasonicated, and thoroughly cleaned everything I can get to. I'm still getting a leak to the outside of the carbs though. I think it's coming from the #3 carb, but im not totally sure. Any insights or clues will be helpful! If I can't get it settled in the next week, I'll send it in, but I'd prefer not to.

[Tparr]

Sorry to hear you are having difficulty with a leak. I would need a little more information in order to help with your problem. While the carb is off the bike on the bench, I would take a syringe filled with white gas(Coleman lantern fuel, Naptha), gasoline being too dangerous, and fill the carbs completely. Then you could pinpoint the area fuel is escaping.
What rebuild kit did you use and what parts did you replace. Did you follow a rebuild manual, which one?
I refurbished an 83 last spring using a Randakks carb kit and a rebuild book by Mike Nixon.

[biguns]

There can be a problem with aftermarket floats where the float frame hits the pin tower before the float actually seats , I would re inspect the offending float bowl look for sticking float needle when carbs are sitting upright the float needle should move smoothly in and out of seat with the float all the way down to all the way up.
I always fill the carbs on the bench before install, I hope you are too

[CnCbuss]

This is a very timely post indeed! Sorry to hear you're having trouble with reassembly. Is this the first time you tackle a carb rebuild on this bike? It's going to be a first attempt on my part in the very near future and I could use some insight before starting my journey down this intimidating path.
I'm at the point of removing the carb bank from my '82 GL1100i and wondering where too order parts from. I need to replace the throttle and choke cables which I can get from Goldwingparts.com but I also plan to at least change the float needles while I'm in there. Have any members had luck with their aftermarket carb kits and seals or is there another option that doesn't require a small bank loan (and a huge argument with my spouse about money) to get these important parts from?

[Tparr]

CnCbuss, about a year ago I tore into an 83 interstate. Pulled the engine, replaced seals, overhauled the carbs, belts, stator, water pump, etc. There is an abundance of information and how to's on the early wings. I spent hours on the web learning from others. My recommendation is not to cheap out on parts. For me its a labor of love and i hate to redo work. Randakks carb kit is pricey but good. I reused my 40 year old floats and needle valves. Reproduction needle valves are questionable. Get a good carb overhaul manual (Randakks or Motorcycleproject.com). Check for leaks and accelerator pump performance before installing.
I must have pulled the carbs off three times before I got them to perform correctly. The accelerator pump tubes were partially clogged and I had to torch them and use a wire to clear them.
Kudos to the Honda engineers for making the bike fairly easy to work on. I have 3000 miles on the bike now and truly love this thing.