Air leak on firestorm Zeda 80

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I recently purchased a firestorm Zeda 80 engine kit for my bike because I needed a new kit and built it. I ran it for a few days and noticed that i have a high idle and I saw I have an air leak right where my carburetor clamps onto my intake so she runs really lean and customer service hasn’t been too much help so I wanna see if any of you guys can help me figure out what should I do to fix this issue because I’m not too sure I’ve just recently got into motorized bicycle kits back in December of 2022 (don’t worry I had a buddy who’s experienced in these kits help me build my kit and it’s a good build I wouldn’t say we did anything wrong I think it’s more of something on the manufacturers side) I added a photo so you guys can see where my air leak is. Does anyone know how to fix this issue?
Thanks
 

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Common spot with an easy fix. If the carb came with an O ring in the carb socket, make sure the intake is pressed up against it when tightening it down.

If it didn't come with an O ring, go to the parts store and get a viton rubber O ring that fits inside the carb that is close to the same thickness as the intake tube.
 
IzackB123 said:
I recently purchased a firestorm Zeda 80 engine kit for my bike because I needed a new kit and built it. I ran it for a few days and noticed that i have a high idle and I saw I have an air leak right where my carburetor clamps onto my intake so she runs really lean and customer service hasn’t been too much help so I wanna see if any of you guys can help me figure out what should I do to fix this issue because I’m not too sure I’ve just recently got into motorized bicycle kits back in December of 2022 (don’t worry I had a buddy who’s experienced in these kits help me build my kit and it’s a good build I wouldn’t say we did anything wrong I think it’s more of something on the manufacturers side) I added a photo so you guys can see where my air leak is. Does anyone know how to fix this issue?
Thanks
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ImpulseRocket89 said:
Common spot with an easy fix. If the carb came with an O ring in the carb socket, make sure the intake is pressed up against it when tightening it down.

If it didn't come with an O ring, go to the parts store and get a viton rubber O ring that fits inside the carbnthat is close to the same thickness as the intake tube.
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I second that motion, all in favour say "aye"...lol.
 
ImpulseRocket89 said:
Common spot with an easy fix. If the carb came with an O ring in the carb socket, make sure the intake is pressed up against it when tightening it down.

If it didn't come with an O ring, go to the parts store and get a viton rubber O ring that fits inside the carb that is close to the same thickness as the intake tube.
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See the thing is I already had an O ring in their and I even tried adding a second one and it still didn’t fix this issue
 
IzackB123 said:
See the thing is I already had an O ring in their and I even tried adding a second one and it still didn’t fix this issue
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Only use one, and inspect the intake manifold for a casting ridge. File it off if there is one. You should have less than an 1/8" left between the carb and the shoulder on the manifold.
 

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