1995 Yamaha Timberwolf 250 flooding and gas tank cleaning

[dcata]

Okay I my ride runs but when I load it in the truck or go up a hill it will flood out and not want to start again. Before I go and spend a lot on a new carb I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on this. Also like a big dummy when I bought it used and it had sit for a while I did not clean the fuel tank out and now im going to pull it off and clean it and was wondering also if anyone had any suggestions on what would be something good to clean it with. I have read to use acetone and then was told to use alcohol. Any help would be highly appreciated.

[hangingon]

I'm not sure if I can help. when the frontend of a motorcycle or quad is lifted in the air while loading on a truck if it's at a steep angle gas will run out and onto the ground. If your not seeing this with your quad I would say something could be stopped up and the fuel is flooding out your carb because it has no where to go or it could be a float sticking. There are people on here that knows alot more than me on QC I'm sure someone will be able to help you. As far as cleaning the carb I would use carb cleaner it's worked for years. Good luck and let us know what u find out.