Gasoline coming out of breather tubes and in oil. Why?

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Aug 25, 2010, 08:20 PM

Gasoline coming out of breather tubes and in oil. Why?

Harley Davidson Softail, 2001. Gas coming out of exhaust, oil/gas coming out of breather tubes, gas in oil tank. Why?

KISS Posts: 12,510, Reputation: 839

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Aug 25, 2010, 11:02 PM

Float stuck open.

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