We have had several folks break thru and mess up the screw head underneath the copper plug, but no, you are the very first one to through drill a 3/8' hole all the way through the side of his carburetor.

Go on Ebay and start looking for a new carburetor ...

You might also contact Lancer (he has replaced upgrade carbs for several members so he might know who may have an unused carb) and you might also post on the Marketplace list that you need a good used stock carb.

I drilled a hole in my carb too, that was to open up the main air jet gallery to allow bigger jets. Lancer does a performance carb at a good price.
Clive W

Yes, I was think JB Weld might do the trick. If it will hold up to the solvents of gasoline, then I should be ok. Thanks for your help.

I'm too new. Gotta pay my dues first. Then I would love too...as embarrassing as it is.

MrMike911 wrote on 06/01/10 at 17:23:38:


Mike,

Fluff up your post count in The Cafe, then come back here right quick and post some pics, please.

get a "fine thread" tap for your new 3/8" hole and a short "fine thread" screw to match; tap the hole, coat the screw threads with really good epoxy and screw it in nice and tight.
should work just fine and last a looooooooooooooong time.

I have a 3/8 hole betwe en the venturi and an area that is normally covered by the gasket

Forgot to ask...did you compromise the gasket surface or is the hole surrounded by good metal ?

Just a point of info; the "tech section" is for HOW TO  procedures, as in explaining to the rest of the forum how to complete a specific task.
A Maintenance Manual.
Questions about how to do or fix something should go in the "Rubber side down section with all other LS650 related topics.

MrMike911 wrote on 06/02/10 at 16:13:10:

There's threads at the top of each forum area titled "Posting Guidelines".  They'll tell you what's appropriate for each area.  Hope you find an easy way to fix the carb!