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Message started by MulletViper on 02/08/11 at 05:13:21

Title: Spacer mod question
Post by MulletViper on 02/08/11 at 05:13:21

I recently tried my hand at the white spacer mod. I sanded the little devil down to half thickness and noticed I sanded it on a slant. Not wanting to put it back in the carb like that I opted for an alternative. I couldn't find any washers small enough lying around, I did however find some o-rings. Its just a typical rubber o-ring, but it has all the same dimensions as the washer, just half its thickness. (which is what I wanted) Any objections to using this? Or should I go out and spend the extra 45 cents on some washers?

Title: Re: Spacer mod question
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/08/11 at 06:56:38

I dont know what to tell ya about the O-ring, but next time youre sanding something you want to keep flat, try rotating it as you slide it across the sandpaper.

Title: Re: Spacer mod question
Post by Serowbot on 02/08/11 at 09:00:06

1. it will compress
2. it will rot

spend 45 cents....

Title: Re: Spacer mod question
Post by Rogue_Cheddar on 02/09/11 at 10:30:38

When I did my spacer mod I bought 4 3mm (I think) stainless washers from ACE Hardware. 4 of these washers was about the default thickness of the white spacer. I used only 2 of them for half the thickness.

Title: Re: Spacer mod question
Post by MulletViper on 02/09/11 at 11:30:56

Alright, I frankly didn't know the exact purpose of the washer so I wasn't sure. I'll go out and get me some 3mm washers

Title: Re: Spacer mod question
Post by Serowbot on 02/09/11 at 11:49:46

... or 1 number #4 teflon washer, available from Ace too...
They measure about 2/3 thickness of stock. Perfect...

Title: Re: Spacer mod question
Post by MotoBuddha on 02/10/11 at 09:06:51

0D352C2C25341629302532400 wrote:

I sanded it on a slant.

Would it really matter if it's slanted? It's wedged between to parallel surfaces which will compress to whatever the thickest part of the spacer is.

Title: Re: Spacer mod question
Post by Serowbot on 02/10/11 at 10:28:08

54766D765B6C7D7D7178190 wrote:

Would it really matter if it's slanted? It's wedged between to parallel surfaces which will compress to whatever the thickest part of the spacer is.

Well, it would tighten up a little crookedy,... I just don't know if I could live with that... :-?...

Title: Re: Spacer mod question
Post by verslagen1 on 02/10/11 at 11:29:31

7D6B7C61796C617A0E0 wrote:

[quote author=54766D765B6C7D7D7178190 link=1297170801/0#6 date=1297357611]Would it really matter if it's slanted? It's wedged between to parallel surfaces which will compress to whatever the thickest part of the spacer is.

Well, it would tighten up a little crookedy,... I just don't know if I could live with that... :-?...[/quote]
The needle sits on a spring and goes thru a hole into another hole.
The washer holds the needle down but doesn't provide alignment.
It may be fine, but it would be better if it were flat just to get rid of that nagging feeling.