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

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.

mikey2004 wrote on 03/14/13 at 18:37:49:


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.

JRLeathercraft wrote on 03/14/13 at 19:26:05:


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.

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.  

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.

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