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Message started by CalisOsin on 01/03/11 at 15:36:51

Title: Fouled Pilot Jet
Post by CalisOsin on 01/03/11 at 15:36:51

I switched to a K&N air filter and needed to change the jets so I took off the carb, looked in and apparently the previous owner seriously fouled up the end of the pilot jet. I can't get it out with just a screwdriver now. Any ideas? I can't afford a new carb :(

Title: Re: Fouled Pilot Jet
Post by Routy on 01/04/11 at 06:03:56

Not your question I know, but what makes you think you need to change jets ?

IMO, if it was running good, and all I did was changed the air filter,....or even removed it completely, I would not change anything. The OEM air filter is quite free flowing, and there will be little ...or no change in the air fuel mixture by going to what mite be a less restrictive filter.

If there was any difference, it would be at WOT only, so seems to me that the main jet would be the only one involved.

Title: Re: Fouled Pilot Jet
Post by CalisOsin on 01/04/11 at 08:13:01

after switching to the K&N there was serious bucking and surging when riding and i couldn't even get it to start in the cold mornings.

Title: Re: Fouled Pilot Jet
Post by Edgar on 01/04/11 at 14:31:01

Try and get us a picture so we can see your options

Title: Re: Fouled Pilot Jet
Post by verslagen1 on 01/04/11 at 15:13:05

I think option 1 is to make sure it's clean and not clogged.

Option 2, since you're bound to replace it and throw it over your shoulder anyway, use Lancer's trick and open it up slightly.

Option 3, R&R with a bigger size (get same size just in case).
Now to do this I'd get the small impact driver from harbor freight. And modify the tip to fit the jet and cut the end so it's chisel like and will dig into the jet as you wack it with a hammer. Cut it half and half so that the flat is on the driving side kinda like a drill.

Yes for all 3 options you need to take the carb out. oh the horror. ;D

Title: Re: Fouled Pilot Jet
Post by CalisOsin on 01/04/11 at 16:22:56

Option 1, how do I check if it's clean and not clogged if I can't get it out?

Option 2, Same thing, I can't get the pilot out.

Option 3, I got a larger size ready, just need to get the pilot out.

http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff252/waterboyjosh/?action=view&current=5876f9a7.jpg&evt=user_media_share

Title: Re: Fouled Pilot Jet
Post by Max_Morley on 01/04/11 at 16:29:31

Don't know what happened to my post yesterday but my suggestions were 1 a correctly sized easy out or 2 a Left hand drill bit smaller than the thread id and a reversing drill. once it starts force it so it bites into the jet and screws it out.

Title: Re: Fouled Pilot Jet
Post by CalisOsin on 01/04/11 at 16:41:23

I'm going to try an easy out tonight, hopefully it works, but if not the left handed drill bit sounds like a good idea.

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Title: Re: Fouled Pilot Jet
Post by CalisOsin on 01/04/11 at 20:08:30

WOOOOHOOOO!!! The easy out worked! *sigh* so much stress relieved :-)

Title: Re: Fouled Pilot Jet
Post by 2whlthrpy on 01/05/11 at 05:22:55

Great news!

Thinking about switching to a k&n as well. I will keep my GZ250 for a while longer as I make changes to my 2007 S-40. 8-)