Carb Rebuild Problems

So in Omaha got the carbs off, and pulled them apart. only to find that a previous owner, had tried to remove the pilot and main jets, and failed and stripped the heads of both of them. So not sure how I am gonna get the jets out. So far got the float valve changed out, and i dont have a tool to pop the circlip to release the pilot needle.

Any ideas on getting the jets out?

well i dont know how to help you with the clip, however if you have a new set of jets, have you tried a set of easy outs? the hole is already in the jets, so if you can find a set small enough it may just do the trick.

Sears sells a Craftsman #009-52158 10 piece micro standard drill out and screw out set with case For $ 69.99. It's pricey but might be what will work for you.

Thank you, I totally feel stupid for not thinking of that one.

Abandoned it for now until i can pick up an easyout. Went on to some of the electrical work on my bike.

being the cheapskate that I am, I always try all the tools in the garage before heading to the store.

So what I have done in the past is get a good sharp screwdriver and whack it with a little mallet just enough to embed it into the brass jet.

Then before you try to turn it, just make sure you are leaning on it pretty good. You just have to break that jet loose, then you're home free. I've done a few that way.

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2. www.waytekwire.com
3. www.rallylights.com
4. www.z1enterprises.com
5. www.vintageconnections.com
6. www.electricalconnection.com

Sooooo, have been unable to find an easy out system that can reach them, they are rather difficult to get to.

Took them to a Machine Shop, guy said, he may be able to get them out, but he isnt all that sure of it, and if he would be able to, it would cost me $75 bucks.

So I think I am going to search for a OEM or non-rebuild state, carbs or just the float bowls. Don't have a ton of money so its hard to do much with it, may have to find some universal carbs, or something and retrofit them. But haven't been able to find a retro fit kit, for this bike, so I may doing some fabrication.

In otherwords, restoring this bike to its original state is gone. I am now just simply going to build this as a kick ass custom daily rider.

Oh man just found for $169.99 buy it now on ebay a very clean and great condition set of carbs, that would either work, or could be easily retrofit...gah I hate having such a small budget for things like my bike.

$170 sounds like a deal.

Is it from the guy in Sweet Home,OR? He's got a good rep

NewRider_NewerBuilder wrote:

So in Omaha got the carbs off, and pulled them apart. only to find that a previous owner, had tried to remove the pilot and main jets, and failed and stripped the heads of both of them. So not sure how I am gonna get the jets out. So far got the float valve changed out, and i dont have a tool to pop the circlip to release the pilot needle.

Any ideas on getting the jets out?

what kind of carbs?

Find an easy out weld an extension on if needed. heat the area around the jet with a propane torch, give themawhack and then turn them out. If that doesnt work, heat the jets and expand them. Let them cool then reheat the aluminum around them and turn them out. If that dont work yell GET OUT! And yes they will come out. Is it yes we can or yes they will? Anyway ive ordered them to come out for u. So and so's gonna watch my back and the other guys gonna watch my front and im gonna run this alligator mouth all dat long till someone says shut that bad btch DOWN! Honey did the jets come out?:blink:

lets see, I dont have $170 bucks plus shipping.

they are Mikuni BS28 Carbs