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How do I fix this stripped out jet? 03 Oct 2015 07:59 #693127

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Seems they used the wrong size flat head. Now it's all mangled. Do I cut a new spot for the flathead?

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How do I fix this? 03 Oct 2015 08:11 #693128

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Dremel with a cut off disc to cut a new slot? Make sure your new slot matches your screwdriver for a nice tight fit. I'd heat the carb body and use a little PB Blaster around the threads too.

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How do I fix this? 03 Oct 2015 08:20 #693129

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Yah the others came out but I think they stared to clean them and f'ed up and quit. Where would I order new ones?
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How do I fix this? 03 Oct 2015 08:48 #693133

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DobbinsCMA wrote: Yah the others came out but I think they stared to clean them and f'ed up and quit. Where would I order new ones?

Try calling here
www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&...m=bv.104317490,d.cWw
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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How do I fix this? 03 Oct 2015 10:00 #693144

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Yah I looked. They don't carry any replacements for them. Seems these are hard carbs to find parts for.
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How do I fix this? 03 Oct 2015 10:38 #693146

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DobbinsCMA wrote: Yah I looked. They don't carry any replacements for them. Seems these are hard carbs to find parts for.

I needed a part for some carbs yrs. ago & didn''t see it on their website, so I called them, & they said they didn't have any new ones but they have many old carbs & he said he would check & see if he could find what I was looking for & he would call me back, the next day I got a call back saying he found the part I was looking for, :) , so I would give them a call
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How do I fix this? 03 Oct 2015 11:15 #693155

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Did you try cleaning it out with a guitar string?
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How do I fix this? 03 Oct 2015 11:59 #693162

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Good idea!
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How do I fix this? 03 Oct 2015 12:08 #693165

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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationI won't disturb them if I don't have to. I ordered reverse drills just for this kind of problem. Should be getting them today. ;)
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How do I fix this stripped out jet? 04 Oct 2015 03:27 #693238

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Just my 2 cents worth. Those left hand drill bits are great for steel screws/bolts but I'm afraid all they will do is drill a hole in that brass jet. If it were my bike I'd try to clean it first with a guitar string, as others have suggested, or grab the top part with some vice grips and try to remove it. I find that once clamped onto the fastener a tap with my hand works better than trying to muscle the screw out.

Now drilling or using the vice grips would be a last resort and ONLY after I have sourced the replacement jet.
Don't fix it until it's broken.
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How do I fix this stripped out jet? 04 Oct 2015 03:33 #693240

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That's why I suggested the guitar string. Some pilot jets have emulators that can get clogged. It has to be removed. All the suggestions above are right. The drills ARE a last resort.
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How do I fix this stripped out jet? 04 Oct 2015 05:03 #693247

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If the guitar string does not do it for you, I would use a small easy out to extract the jet.

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