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Message started by TheCaliKid on 10/04/10 at 16:14:40

Title: Carb Screw nightmare
Post by TheCaliKid on 10/04/10 at 16:14:40

Well I thought I had it worked out.
Set out to do the white spacer mod after checking Auto Decomp & Valve clearances and changing Spark plug.
Trying to get the Diaphragm cover off, had my impact driver, new stainless hex screw replacements, a good bit, WD40.....One out, three stuck & stripped. Any ideas?
Thanks

Title: Re: Carb Screw nightmare
Post by ralfyguy on 10/04/10 at 16:46:17

Take carb out and try vice grips.

Title: Re: Carb Screw nightmare
Post by Serowbot on 10/04/10 at 17:11:11

...then once you get'em out replace with allen heads... ;)...

Title: Re: Carb Screw nightmare
Post by Ed L. on 10/04/10 at 18:00:56

Get on the sides of the screw heads with a small file and file the sides flat so you can get a grip on the screw heads with vice grips. It worked on my carb.

Title: Re: Carb Screw nightmare
Post by Phelonius on 10/04/10 at 18:32:10

All Japanese carbs have this problem. They are too cheap to use SS allen heads. I always do mine when the bike is new before the screws grow roots

Phelonius

Title: Re: Carb Screw nightmare
Post by TheCaliKid on 10/04/10 at 20:58:31

Operation successful.
Getting the carb off was tough, getting it back on....a real pita.
Like the idea of putting the Allen Screws on when you get the bike, would have made life so much easier.
Thanks all!

Title: Re: Carb Screw nightmare
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/05/10 at 05:22:02

Always nice when the OP wins & gives the report.