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WhiteBeard rebuilds his carbs

Started by WhiteBeard, March 10, 2013, 11:05:51 AM

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movenon

Quote from: FJmonkey on March 10, 2013, 09:32:36 PM
Quote from: movenon on March 10, 2013, 09:29:46 PM
There you go stealing stuff.... :yahoo: :yahoo:
George

Well... I told him I would buy him a $100 beer at the WCR....  :rofl:

Sounds like a good deal to me. I am looking forward to the rally.... Looks like the OZ team had a good run of it from there photo's.
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

WhiteBeard

Okay, the carb bodies were divided like so...



I needed an impact wrench to get some of the screws on the alignment brackets out, even with brand new carbs.
Phew...

But I came across a problem when it came to removing the float hinge pins, they are really stuck in there. Really.
I find this strange, I had no problem removing the pins from my 28 year old carbs. And I'm afraid of using too much force on those aluminum posts in case they brake.
If I get the time, maybe I will go and buy a heat gun and see if some heat will help.  :sorry:




racerrad8

Just use a small drift and drive only on the pin. Make sure the punch is not tapered ot the stantion can be broken.

There a small shoulder at the head end of the pin that are tight on new carbs.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

JMR

A friend of mine in Georgia welds broken float posts. Works mint. :yes:

WhiteBeard

Quote from: racerrad8 on March 11, 2013, 10:30:00 AM
Just use a small drift and drive only on the pin. Make sure the punch is not tapered ot the stantion can be broken.

There a small shoulder at the head end of the pin that are tight on new carbs.

Randy - RPM

Okay, I'll continue trying. 

Thanks Randy.

/Nat


keand3

Thanks! Just what i wanted to see :good2:
Whant to check out my photos on the bike??
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=828DDEC8DF631CA5%21103

WhiteBeard

So I managed to remove the float pin using an automatic center punch, worked just like it should!

Also got the carb tops off, except for one screw that is giving me a really hard time...  :mad:
Shit, those screws are tight AND soft! And since I didn't get the proper JIS screwdrivers I manage to mess the head up good and proper.



Tried making a slot for a flathead screwdriver, but the screw melts under my fingers.

With the help of a vise grip I got the other ones out, but this one keeps slipping. My next strategy is filing the sides down so the locking pliers get a better grip.

And of course I managed to slip on another screw and make a dent in the carburetor top.



Hopefully nothing serious...  :blush:

On another note, I have jetted the carburetors with Mikuni 40.0 pilots and 112.5 main jets supplied by Randy. I will be using Dual Pods and stock exhaust to begin with.
Do I need to get a set of adjustable main jet needles from RPM and shim my needles?

Also, I just got these back from the ceramic coater:


So later I will also be using a Supertrapp 4-1 together with the Dual Pods. Would this warrant another change of jets?

Sorry for the newbie questions...   :hi:
Nat



The General

I had one like that too. Seem to make a big difference when I put a shifter, tight and directly on the jaws of the vice grip. I think It eliminates the torque going through the vice grip fulcrum point, so minimising.....nahh..I don`t know why it worked..just did? (and yes I was originally turning the jaws preciseley square to the screw axis).
`93 with downside up forks.
`78 XS11/1200 with a bit on the side.
Special edition Rocket Ship ZX14R Kwacka

Pat Conlon

^^^ ok, need a wee bit of help here...what the fuck did he just say....?  Damn convicts.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

movenon

shifter
   
The first pint of beer consumed after a work shift is over, usually sold at a fraction of the price of a regular pint.  :hang1: :hang1: :hang1: :scratch_one-s_head: :scratch_one-s_head: :scratch_one-s_head: ???
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

The General

Quote from: movenon on March 13, 2013, 07:09:12 PM
shifter
   
The first pint of beer consumed after a work shift is over, usually sold at a fraction of the price of a regular pint.  :hang1: :hang1: :hang1: :scratch_one-s_head: :scratch_one-s_head: :scratch_one-s_head: ???
George
Shifter..An adjustable wrench on which you can shift the size of the jaws.--don`t get wrench mixed up with wench (no adjustment on the jaws and can damage nuts.)
`93 with downside up forks.
`78 XS11/1200 with a bit on the side.
Special edition Rocket Ship ZX14R Kwacka

Pat Conlon

Ok, got it. You bite the soft head, then use a wench to turn the screw.....makes perfect sense...thx Doug.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

movenon

OH, an FJmonkey wrench ! oops just a "monkey" wrench !  I think the pint or maybe two would also help....  :yahoo:
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

WhiteBeard

Quote from: WhiteBeard on March 13, 2013, 04:00:34 PM
On another note, I have jetted the carburetors with Mikuni 40.0 pilots and 112.5 main jets supplied by Randy. I will be using Dual Pods and stock exhaust to begin with.
Do I need to get a set of adjustable main jet needles from RPM and shim my needles?
Later on I will also be using a Supertrapp 4-1 together with the Dual Pods. Would this warrant another change of jets?

Randy is guiding me through this one, so everything is good!  :good2: