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Message started by JRLeathercraft on 03/14/13 at 18:01:08

Title: carb success
Post by JRLeathercraft on 03/14/13 at 18:01:08

So, some people say God doesn't perform miracles.

Well, He did in my garage today, because I took a part the carb, clean it and put it back together on a savage that had been sitting almost 2 years.

AND... yes, it ran!

I know this is the norm for you folks 'round these parts, but not for the machine challenged.

My observations:

It is imtimidating.

You don't need to SOAK it like the Clymer suggest

I couldn't get the long needle out and the Clmyer said to only use a plastic tool, so I left it in.

I found out that my bike came from California based upon the extra parts described in the clymer.

There is a breather hose that is not mentioned in the Clymer that is in the way of the carb that need to be disconnected. It wasn't connected but somehow I manage to figure out where it went.

Twice I almost lost the little round white diaphram piece - panic set in

I have never seen BLACK oil like that before when i changed it, before trying to turn it over.

I had forgotten how loud a thumper can be. Beautiful

BTW, the impact driver from Harbor Frieght was the most important tool I had today.

Jay

Title: Re: carb success
Post by engineer on 03/14/13 at 18:23:16

Congratulations. I think everyone is very happy when they take apart a carb and it goes back together and the bike runs right off. Good job.

Title: Re: carb success
Post by mikey2004 on 03/14/13 at 18:37:49

ya I have put off doing mine because I am scared to start it and mess it up. I have the little rebuild kit. but its something I have never done before and I don't want to mess it up. the bike runs like hell right now and im hoping that rebuilding the carb will fix the launch problem im having.
but congrats to you for getting yours up and running.

Title: Re: carb success
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/14/13 at 18:57:31

Clymer has a few places in it that are wrong. Before you jump off any other projects, you mite wanna ask some of these guyys where the OOOPS stuff is.

Title: Re: carb success
Post by JRLeathercraft on 03/14/13 at 19:26:05

7E7A78766A21232327130 wrote:

If you have a local Harbor Frieght tools get the little IMPACT DRIVER set for around $5.00. It is a miracle toold and you won't be able to loosen screws without it.

Title: Re: carb success
Post by Borracho on 03/14/13 at 19:39:43

Thanks for the insight, I will be doing the same next week. It is good to see other non-mechanicals get it done :)

Title: Re: carb success
Post by rfw2003 on 03/14/13 at 20:26:42

0B00030016000A08610 wrote:

If you have a local Harbor Frieght tools get the little IMPACT DRIVER set for around $5.00. It is a miracle toold and you won't be able to loosen screws without it.

I did mine without the impact driver with no issue at all. It's all about having the right screwdriver or slightly modifying your standard phillips screwdrivers to properly seat into JIS screw heads. All it takes is a little bit of grinding on the tip of your screwdriver to get it to seat properly, if you don't have a place where you can get a JIS compatible phillips screwdriver.

R.F.

Title: Re: carb success
Post by TROX on 03/15/13 at 03:30:34

I have my bike in pieces due to me bobbing it and I have to re-jet for the drag pipe. I have had the jet kit forever and I too am worried about tearing into it. Your post has inspired me, I believe I will try to tackle that this weekend. :)

Title: Re: carb success
Post by ToesNose on 03/15/13 at 04:00:33

As long as you take care not to loose any parts and get it back together the same way the worst part is usually tuning it again LOL. For the first time carb rebuilder don't be intimidated, just be organized and you'll be fine. ;)

Title: Re: carb success
Post by Arnold on 03/15/13 at 11:41:30

Some guy on CL selling an ultrasonic carb cleaner, anyone ever used that or dont bother?

Title: Re: carb success
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/15/13 at 15:15:22

Ultrasonics are fine, but the guy who is just doing one carb doesnt need it. If I was a mechanic, selling my time, Id probably have one, but just some guy, maintaining ONE carb? Naaah. Do it manually. There were millions upon millions of carbs cleaned & rebuilt before ultrasonics hit the market. Its not worth the $$$ for something youre gonna use once or twice.

Title: Re: carb success
Post by rfw2003 on 03/15/13 at 15:19:21

7D687370707968796E1C0 wrote:

Some guy on CL selling an ultrasonic carb cleaner, anyone ever used that or dont bother?

If you own a handgun and it's big enough for it, go ahead and grab it. Ultrasonic cleaners are good for more then just carb cleaning, they are good for cleaning lots of things. Also if you load your own ammo it's great for getting your brass completely clean even in the primer pockets.

Also you wife will love it for use in cleaning her jewelry, so that's a good selling point to get her in on the deal. 8-)

R.F.

Title: Re: carb success
Post by Arnold on 03/15/13 at 15:34:53

No gun yet but soon, there's a few cleaners on eBay around $150. The garage charges $65 to do it for you.