SuzukiSavage.com - White spacer problems

pgolden Ex Member	White spacer problems 12/13/05 at 16:15:02 I changed my main jet today. I did not know what size was in there. I had a 155 and replaced it with a 152.5. Then I attempted to look at the white spacer, there is not one in there. One of the little phillips head screws is rounded out. I hope it runs OK with no spacer. Any suggestions to remove the screw? Thanks
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Dynobob Serious Thumper Offline 2003 LS650 (with Supertrapp) Posts: 634 Northern Virginia Gender:	Re: White spacer problems Reply #1 - 12/13/05 at 18:42:10 I would try very hard to get that screw out and add a half spacer. Spray the scew liberally with PB Blaster ( penetrating oil from the auto parts) and see if you can grab the head with the pointy vice grips. http://wilsonb.wheelsup.org/images/Tools%20011.jpg All the screws in those carbs are very soft and stip easily :'(
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Reelthing Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Fish or ride that is the question Posts: 5397 Houston,Tx Gender:	Re: White spacer problems Reply #2 - 12/13/05 at 18:48:23 man that's a fact - have replaced them all on both bikes and those little plate screws are #1 phillps you put a #0 on them and it'll strip almost every time
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pgolden Ex Member	Re: White spacer problems Reply #3 - 12/13/05 at 18:58:19 The jet was a 155, so I know the carb has been worked on. I don't have a spacer to measure to know what "half" spacer thickness is going to be. Thanks
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DavidV Ex Member	Re: White spacer problems Reply #4 - 12/13/05 at 19:18:26 Just checked the log - the original spacer on mine was .10". Yeah, I take too many notes. Half to two-thirds is the ballpark for spacer size; mine is at .06". I'd bet that having no spacer would be a little too rich.
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pgolden

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Reply #5 - 12/13/05 at 19:47:02

Thanks for the measurements. I am off the next couple of days, so I will get those screws out one way or another. I think I will try to go with half thickness. I am installing a sportster muffler also. I ordered a K&N air filter and have bought one of those $12.00 NGK spark plugs. The bike had a Jardine muffler when I bought it, I can't stand the noise.

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clueless-FSO

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Re: White spacer problems
Reply #6 - 12/15/05 at 07:13:55

I took out the white spacer and did not want to destoy it.
Used 2 #4 brass washers. Had to file them a bit. Was slightly rich with 2, so added one. Filed the last ones thickness down so am actually at 2.5 washers or close. When I'm through playing(probably won't ever happen) I can measure and shave the original.
I guess I'm that way about modifications. Never do something I cannot undo, just in case.
In my line of work, have done many factory modifications. They usually start with"locate cable, cut connectors and remove from harness". I'm thinking, "I ain't real smart, but I believe I'll leave it".

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'96 Black "bed liner" paint.. Ed_L forward controls, HD bars with 1"socket risers, 155 main, pod filter, HD exhaust, punched baffle, modded seat, chain drive conversion, slavy mod
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pgolden Ex Member	Re: White spacer problems Reply #7 - 12/15/05 at 07:33:55 I found my spacer, it was on my workbench. I filed it to 1/16". I have a fear of running too rich, it can wash the oil from the cylinder wall.
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dubb-1b Ex Member	Re: White spacer problems Reply #8 - 12/18/05 at 11:19:23 one question. after replacing the spacer does it matter which way the plate goes in ? i can't find any pics. are two holes open and does the dimple go down or up?
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slavy Serious Thumper Offline smart cars for stupid people Posts: 710 Phoenix, Arizona Gender:	Re: White spacer problems Reply #9 - 12/18/05 at 11:32:35 Don't worry about the dimple. Just make sure everything alignes good. You will find-out that there is only one way to put it back correctly.
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SeeAPierce

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Re: White spacer problems
Reply #10 - 12/18/05 at 15:58:43

dubb-1b wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:12:

one question. after replacing the spacer does it matter which way the plate goes in ? i can't find any pics. are two holes open and does the dimple go down or up?

I asked the same question - It's down...I was pointed to this thread...

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=RubberSideDown;action=display;n...

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'06 S40 green: sporty muff & 10 degree adapter 155 main jet, 1/2 white spacer, open filter, bar end turn signals

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dubb-1b Ex Member	Re: White spacer problems Reply #11 - 12/18/05 at 19:38:02 thanks alot. you guys rock!!!
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Dynobob

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Re: White spacer problems
Reply #12 - 12/18/05 at 21:43:18

clueless wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:12:

I took out the white spacer and did not want to destoy it.
Used 2 #4 brass washers. I guess I'm that way about modifications. Never do something I cannot undo, just in case.

So am I. I bought a second white spacer from my Suzuki dealer and filed that one Wink

Now I have a half spacer in the carb and a spare whole spacer. I don't think I paid much for it.

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SavagePielk

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Re: White spacer problems
Reply #13 - 12/19/05 at 00:05:49

pgolden wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:12:

The jet was a 155, so I know the carb has been worked on. I don't have a spacer to measure to know what "half" spacer thickness is going to be. Thanks

The standard size for some of the Savages is 155. I have a 1988 Californian Savage and it's original main jet was a 155, I looked it up twice. I just took out the white washer, but with a 155 it's still too poor, I'll have to buy a 160 or 165 for it.

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Hammy211

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Reply #14 - 12/19/05 at 03:27:22

I stripped out those little screws when I was doing my carb. I used one of those bits where you drill a small hole and then use a special larger bit that jams itself in and revearses the screw out. Went very smooth, but I remember the bit was just barely long enough to reach all the way down. I had to tighten it right at the tip of the drill.

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