Stuck float axis and stripped screws

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06 Nov 2011 23:53 #487320 by KZ7hundy
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I got a carb leak coming from the intake manifold on the far left carb where the choke sets. I am trying to check the float valve/needle and what not but the axis on which the float is suspended is stuck. Any ideas? Also as I'm taking the carbs apart, the screws are stripping on me. Any ideas for that too? Thanks. Sam

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06 Nov 2011 23:59 #487323 by Motor Head
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Do you mean the float is stuck on the Pivot? The pin/ hinge?
That can't work that way. The float must hinge freely.
As for the screws, the correct screwdriver would help. If nothing else grind the point off of a #2 phillips.

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07 Nov 2011 00:10 #487328 by KZ7hundy
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No the pin/hinge is stuck onto the carb itself.

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07 Nov 2011 00:16 #487329 by Motor Head
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The pin for the Float? Stuck in the two towers that are in the carb body/ Be careful, as some have broken the tower off. First use good penetrating oil, PB Blaster, etc. Maybe some small concentrated heat, like a butane micro torch. Make sure you are using a very small tipped punch and like a 2oz hammer. Then only the lightest tap. It should come out without the Sledge.

1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
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07 Nov 2011 00:29 #487333 by KZ7hundy
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I'll see what I can do. Thanks for the help

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07 Nov 2011 01:09 - 07 Nov 2011 01:10 #487351 by 650ed
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Take a look all the way through the following thread regarding the screws:

kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/476695-fi...-carb-removal#476781

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Last edit: 07 Nov 2011 01:10 by 650ed.

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08 Nov 2011 01:38 #487540 by KZ7hundy
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Checked the whole thing. Good stuff in there. Is WD-40 okay to use instead of PB?

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08 Nov 2011 01:40 #487542 by Motor Head
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Won't hurt to try, but WD-40 isn't near as good as PB. But it might get it done for you.

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08 Nov 2011 01:43 #487543 by KZ7hundy
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nice nice. i'll give it a shot at least

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08 Nov 2011 16:35 #487635 by KZ7hundy
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Motor Head: I picked up the PB. now that I got it, i know I need to use a high flash point solvent to clean my air filter. Can i use this stuff? or is it too oily?

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