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Looking for recommendations for a new carb float (Read 190 times)
Zonablazer
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Looking for recommendations for a new carb float
10/24/15 at 15:29:53
Hey everyone...went to clean the carb today on the savage I just bought. When I took off the float bowl cover I discovered that someone prior to me had damage one of the floats. It doesn't have a hole in it or anything but one of the floats side is pushed in.
I've searched all over the net for a replacement float...does anyone have an idea where I can find one? Or is it really necessary for me to replace it?
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Re: Looking for recommendations for a new carb flo
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10/24/15 at 17:27:37
does it look like the 2nd picture in this post?
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1364725734/67#67
here's a link to a 2006 parts breakdown, the float is part #24:
http://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/2006-suzuki-boulevard-s40-ls650-carbureto...
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Re: Looking for recommendations for a new carb flo
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10/24/15 at 17:45:47
I wouldn't even think about anything except putting a new float on the carb. Then set it up at the standard setting.
If somebody doesn't chime in I can dig out the proper setting.
New float valves would be better also. A few bucks spent now will be well spent. The agro won't be worth it in the long run. An engine that runs badly is sometimes hard to diagnose. At least you will be sure it is not the float level!
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Re: Looking for recommendations for a new carb flo
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10/24/15 at 18:48:31
I don't think I'd go for anything but an oem float.
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Re: Looking for recommendations for a new carb flo
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10/24/15 at 19:54:16
Would a dented float cause a problem? It still floats, right?
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10/24/15 at 20:15:15
That's what I was thinking Kris. I've rebuilt carbs with dented floats and they worked fine. I've had others (usually plastic) that wouldn't "float" cause they filled with fuel.
My opinion
is that if it doesn't have any holes and it floats without binding up, then it's good to go.
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10/24/15 at 20:46:18
DesertRat wrote
on 10/24/15 at 20:15:15:
That's what I was thinking Kris. I've rebuilt carbs with dented floats and they worked fine. I've had others (usually plastic) that wouldn't "float" cause they filled with fuel.
My opinion
is that if it doesn't have any holes and it floats without binding up, then it's good to go.
You guys are correct. I did not see any holes or anything and they are the OEM floats. One is just dented. The dent on mine is not as bad as the float you referenced Desert on that other post. I appreciate the link to bike bandit and I was able to find the OEM float for my year.
I've gotta rejet the carb anyways because of the Jardine exhaust the previous owner installed so I'll probably pick up the new float as well.
I really appreciate the assistance
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Re: Looking for recommendations for a new carb flo
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10/24/15 at 21:30:44
If the float doesn't displace the correct amount of fuel it is not going to be repaired properly.
There is an expression " Heath Robinson" which translates to Southern Engineering.
Repair it properly, what is it going to mean in the overall scheme of things. A few bucks?
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Re: Looking for recommendations for a new carb flo
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10/24/15 at 21:59:01
Put it together. If you have a problem, then spend money. I would have to check the level. When I see signs of hamfisted mechanics working on something I'm working on, I start hunting other signs.
I'd have to check out everything.
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Re: Looking for recommendations for a new carb flo
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10/24/15 at 22:57:14
The expression "heath Robinson" actually describes a rube Goldberg condition of useless complexity and eccentricity. Not redneck engineering. Unless there's another H R around.
Re: the float. Try immersing the brass float in boiling water. That can pop the dent out.
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10/25/15 at 06:39:03
I'll give the boiling water thing a try and see what happens. Worse case I'll be back to the same situation, but if it works I may not need to spend the $23 for a new one.
Also, this bike was abused for a couple of years by a kid, any recommendations how to get this carb looking new again? I've tried cleaning with carb cleaner and some rags but just cant get it looking "newish". Should I remove all small parts and pick up a carb dip and let it soak for awhile?
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10/25/15 at 07:09:44
boiling water is NOT gonna fix that dent, it's CREASED at the edges. If it was "oil can", then it might pop out.
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Re: Looking for recommendations for a new carb flo
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10/25/15 at 07:11:36
Try
http://www.eastwood.com/
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Re: Looking for recommendations for a new carb flo
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10/25/15 at 07:17:53
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ-uf4YyeHI
http://www.howtocleanthings.com/surfaces/how-to-clean-aluminum/
http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/threads/1841-How-can-I-remove-oxidation-from...
http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/708037-best-ways-remove-aluminum-ox...
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Re: Looking for recommendations for a new carb flo
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10/25/15 at 13:30:18
Yamalube carb dip. Its the best thing besides ultrasonic cleaning I've ever used Fo clean carbs. Get it at your Yamaha dealer or online. Ultrasonic cleaning is no. 1 though, if you have it near you.
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