carb question...almost there

[XSRIK]

what would make the # 2 exhaust header burn so HOT it glowed while the other three are fine. some intermittent popping of the # 2 cylinder but otherwise running fine. cleaned and flushed carbs for third time today. No float valve leaks or anything to indicate burning to rich on #2 versus the others. I've never encountered this type of carb hoo doo before. any and all help appreciated. The "Shaft" got the best of me today.
XSRIK

[prometheus578]

#2 is lean... really lean.

Check for air leaks at the manifold. Pull the carbs again.

[renegade_xs11g]

just a shot in the dark, #2 header pipe plugged??????????????

[XSRIK]

lean? yes! not lean now! weirdness abounds in carb world although I am Getting it dialed in. Tomorrow should be the day. Thanks prometheus you are a giant among men and a midget among giants! Have a nice helping of easter merriment.
peace, a big ass ham and malted milk easter eggs
xsrik

[Snow]

/me is still puzzled why people eat ham for Easter and Christmas...seems rather ironic to me

[HobbyMan]

#2 WAY lean. Been there done that. Check you intake boots and idle circuits

[prometheus578]

"I try to help... and he calls me names!"

I understood the giant/midget thing....
What was the other...?
Oh yeah...
"A big ham-ass?"

lean? yes! not lean now!

Sure, I was lean once... so maybe I've put on a few pounds, but a "Big Ham-ass?"
And yes, I only eat the heads of the chocolate bunnies. (Low-Cal chocolate, though)

[red bandit]

I agree with the lean carb/boot. I saw a chevy 350 header pipes glow red because of exhaust valves adjusted wrong. Rule out the carbs first. Might check valve lash. I wouldn't ride it till you get that fixed or you will burn the valve.