off brand fuel leak

[imported_n/a]

Happy East all! Started my 84 kdx200 yesterday and it's venting fuel through the grommet containing the ignition wires on that side. Removed ignition side case and 1/3 cup fuel drained off. She starts and runs pretty well though. Base gasket? Where to look for root cause??

Thanks as always,

Chris H.

74 Six Day
84 KDX 200

[thrownchain]

Leaked from the carb down into the motor, then thru the crank seal into the cover?

[chicagojerry]

i agree with thrownchain. leaked through the carb into the bottom end.  when it was kicked over, it forced the liquid through the seal since liquid won't compress. i have seen con rods get bent from this condition.  make sure that you turn off your gas and i would check it to make sure that it doesn't leak through. i would pull the carb too to make sure that you don't have any gunk under your float needle.
chi jer

[imported_n/a]

Thanks guys!