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Message started by LazyLemming on 04/25/09 at 16:08:42

Title: Jet Needle Stopper screws Stripped!!!
Post by LazyLemming on 04/25/09 at 16:08:42

I was trying to get to the white spacer in my carb, and when I tried to remove the two screws, they practically melted under my screwdriver!! They're pretty badly stripped now, is it possible to get them out with a screw extractor or am I looking at a new Diaphram Assembly now?

Title: Re: Jet Needle Stopper screws Stripped!!!
Post by seviersavage on 04/25/09 at 16:14:23

I got mine out after I stripped them by taking a dremel tool and a flexible extension and drilled into the top of the screw with a small drill bit. This alowed me to get a small ez out to bite into the screw and extract it. It was scary but If I can do it you can.
Seviersavage

Title: Re: Jet Needle Stopper screws Stripped!!!
Post by LazyLemming on 04/25/09 at 20:11:50

I got the screws out, now I just can't flipping find the replacements...

Title: Re: Jet Needle Stopper screws Stripped!!!
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/26/09 at 05:38:18

Maybe the "Threaded Fasteners" section of the Yellow Pages?
Some places dont have a dedicated nut & bolt store, but maybe theres one not too far away. Take what you have in there & they can match it up. Longview has 2 within 10 blocks so I can usually get what I need.

Title: Re: Jet Needle Stopper screws Stripped!!!
Post by diamond jim on 04/26/09 at 07:12:17

Order them from BikeBandit or other reputable sight.

Title: Re: Jet Needle Stopper screws Stripped!!!
Post by John_D on 04/26/09 at 22:36:16

Might try a machine shop, or other type place that would keep a broad selection of fasteners on hand.

Title: Re: Jet Needle Stopper screws Stripped!!!
Post by DavetheDog on 04/27/09 at 05:11:52

Lazy,

I had the same problem and just barely got them out. I was freakin'. When I did finally get them out, I put each one in a vice, being careful to put just enough pressure to be secured nicely. Then I took a hacksaw and cut a slot into the top of each that was just deep enough to insert a flat head screw driver securely. Cleaned em up real good good and put em back in. Better than ever! Have taken out since a few times in my tuning stages and they still are perfect! One of these days I will find the proper replacement, but in the meantime, this worked out great.

Title: Re: Jet Needle Stopper screws Stripped!!!
Post by seviersavage on 04/27/09 at 09:25:25

If you can locate an Ace hardware they will have them.
Seviersavage